Netgear WC9500 Reference Manual - Page 241
Upgrade the Firmware, WARNING, IMPORTANT
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ProSAFE Wireless Controller WC9500 WARNING: When you click the Apply button to restore the configuration file, do not try to go online, turn off the wireless controller, shut down the computer, or do anything else to the wireless controller until the wireless controller finishes rebooting. When the Status LED turns green, wait a few more seconds before you do anything. 7. Click the Apply button. The configuration file is loaded onto the wireless controller, and the wireless controller reboots. Upgrade the Firmware The wireless controller provides two methods for upgrading its firmware: • Scheduled, automatic update • Manual update To enable you to switch the wireless controller from one firmware version to another, the wireless controller provides two boot partitions. You can configure the wireless controller to download firmware from a TFTP or FTP server and upgrade the firmware on the wireless controller when it is least disruptive. You can also download firmware manually to a computer and upload it to the wireless controller from a local file. Note: In some cases, such as a major firmware upgrade, you might need to erase the configuration and manually reconfigure the wireless controller after the firmware upgrade. To find out if you need to reconfigure the wireless controller, see the release notes for the firmware version. IMPORTANT: If your wireless controller runs a 3.x or 4.x firmware version and you want to upgrade to a 5.x version, you must upgrade the firmware by using a TFTP or FTP server. You cannot upgrade the firmware from a local file. Maintain the Wireless Controller and Access Points 241