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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 the NetModule Wireless Router? ======
-The version must be in mimimum 12.XXX.XX.XX.XX+
  
-Check your current ​firmware+NetModule wireless routers have many components installed. Some of them run their own firmware. The NetModule Router **Software** (NRSW) is Linux-based and is the core system of the router, accessible through the WebManager. The cellular modems and other components run local programs that we call **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: +On this overview page you will find the answers to most questions.
-ftp://​share.netmodule.com/​router/​public/​firmware/​+
  
-{{:​faq:​firmware1.jpg|}}+===== Why do I see a warning about an outdated firmware version? =====
  
-If the file is bigger than 10MB the following message appears: +{{ :faq:screenshot_2021-03-19_19-42-16.png?​nolink |}}
-Firmware UpdateFile is larger than 10 MB+
  
-The file must be loaded from server selecting "​Update ​operation:Download from URL e.g+In some cases, ​firmware update is required to ensure stable ​operation ​in the future 
-ftp://share.netmodule.com/router/public/firmware/me909-12.636.12.01.00-full.tar.gz +If a warning about the outdated version appears, it is recommended to update the module'​s firmware
-{{:​faq:​firmware2.jpg|}}+ 
 +===== Do I need to worry about other modules? ===== 
 + 
 +If no warning is displayed, there is no general need for an update.  
 +Please take a look at the [[documentation:firmware-releases|WWAN-Modems]] Releases to see the history of updates. 
 + 
 +===== How do I perform a firmware update? ===== 
 + 
 +Detailed instructions can be found on the [[maintenance:​modem-firmware-update|firmware-update]] Wiki page. 
 +The update process is fail-safe. 
 + 
 +===== Do I need to update the router ​software before updating the firmware? ===== 
 + 
 +If your router software (NRSW) is older than one year, an update is generally recommended 
 + 
 +Starting with 4.5.0.100, 4.4.0.107 and 4.3.0.108, we have increased the maximum file size for direct upload
 +If you are using older software, you will need to use the "​Download from URL" feature.  
 + 
 +===== What is the difference between the VOICE1 and WWAN1 modules? ===== 
 + 
 +It is the same module that we use for two functions. Therefore, only one update is required. Please select WWAN1 for the update.
  
-or from another server using:  ​ 
-<​code>​http://, ​ https://, ftp://, tftp://, file://</​code>​