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| - | An update from firmware version 11.XXX.XX.XX.XX is not supported/possible. Please contact router@support.netmodule.com | + | ====== Firmware Update in NetModule Wireless Router? ====== |
| - | The version must be in mimimum 12.XXX.XX.XX.XX | + | |
| - | Check your current firmware: | + | The NetModule Wireless Routers have a lot of components installed. A few of them have their own firmware running. The NetModule Router **Software** (NRSW) is Linux based and the core system of the router. It can be accessed by the WebManager and keeps all configurations. Cellular modems or other components have local programms running called **Firmware**. |
| - | /Home/Status/System --> Modules MobileX | + | |
| - | The firmware of a module can directly be updated in the following way, by selecting the corresponding file (typically delta files <10MB), first downloaded from: | + | This overview page will give you the answers to the most questions. |
| - | ftp://share.netmodule.com/router/public/firmware/ | + | |
| - | {{:faq:firmware1.jpg|}} | + | ===== Why do I see a warning about an outdated Firmware Version? ===== |
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| + | {{ :faq:screenshot_2021-03-19_19-42-16.png?nolink |}} | ||
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| + | In some cases a firmware update is needed to maintain a steady function in the future. | ||
| + | If we are posting a warning on the outdated version we were informed about the vendor on a recommend update for his module. | ||
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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. | ||
| + | Please take a look on the [[documentation:firmware-releases|WWAN Modems]] releases to see the history of updates. | ||
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| + | ===== How do I perform a Firmware update ===== | ||
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| + | A detailed manual can be found on the [[maintenance:modem-firmware-update|Firmware update]] Wiki Page. | ||
| + | The update process is fail safe. | ||
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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 is recommended. | ||
| + | You can use the WebManger to check if a Firmware update is available. | ||
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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. | ||
| + | If you you are using an older software you will to have to use the download from URL function. | ||
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| + | ===== What's the difference between the VOICE1 and WWAN1 Module ===== | ||
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| + | It's the same module which we use for two features. Therefor only one update is required. Please choose WWAN1 for the update. | ||
| - | 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 "Update operation:Download from URL e.g. | ||
| - | ftp://share.netmodule.com/router/public/firmware/me909-12.636.12.01.00-full.tar.gz | ||
| - | {{:faq:firmware2.jpg|}} | ||
| - | or from another server using: | ||
| - | <code>http://, https://, ftp://, tftp://, file://</code> | ||