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- | An update from firmware version 11.XXX.XX.XX.XX is not supported/ | + | ====== Firmware Update |
- | The version must be in mimimum 12.XXX.XX.XX.XX | + | |
- | Check your current | + | The NetModule Wireless Routers have a lot of components installed. A few of them have their own firmware |
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+ | This overview page will give you the answers to the most questions | ||
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+ | ===== Why do i see a warning about an outdated Firmware Version? ===== | ||
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+ | In some cases a firmware update is needed to maintain a steady function in the future. | ||
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+ | If we are posting a warning on the outdated version we were informed about the vendor on a recommend update | ||
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+ | ===== Do i need to worry about other Modules? ===== | ||
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+ | If there is no warning showed there is no general need for an update. | ||
+ | In the past Firmwareupdate were used for very specific Problems. Ussually only a few customers are affacted. | ||
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+ | ===== How do i perform a Firmware update | ||
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+ | A detailed manual can be found on the [[maintenance: | ||
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+ | ===== Which components can be updated ===== | ||
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+ | Beside LTE and 3G Modems you can update the internal CAN modules. | ||
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+ | ===== How risky is a firmware update process ===== | ||
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+ | All of our modul update processes are fail safe and foolproof. | ||
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+ | A few safety levels are ensured to react correctly on different errors | ||
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+ | ===== Do i need to update the router software before updating the firmware ===== | ||
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+ | If your Software is older than one year a software update would be recommended any way. | ||
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+ | But if the firmware update function is available in the web-manager you will be able to update the module firmware. | ||
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+ | Starting with 4.5.0.100, 4.4.0.107 and 4.3.0.108 we increased the maximum filesize for the direct upload. | ||
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+ | If you you are using an older software you will to have to use the download from URL function. | ||
- | The firmware of a module can directly be updated in the following way, by selecting the corresponding file (<10MB), first downloaded from: | ||
- | ftp:// | ||
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- | If the file is bigger than 10MB the following message appears: | ||
- | Firmware Update: File is larger than 10 MB | ||
- | The file must be loaded from a server selecting " | ||
- | ftp:// | ||
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- | or from another server using: | ||
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