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-====== Firmware Update in NetModule Wireless Router? ======+====== Firmware update in the NetModule Wireless Router? ======
  
-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 configurationsCellular modems or other components have local programms running called **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**.
  
-This overview page will give you the answers to the most questions.+On this overview page you will find the answers to most questions.
  
-===== Why do I see a warning about an outdated Firmware Version? =====+===== Why do I see a warning about an outdated firmware version?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.  +In some casesa firmware update is required to ensure stable operation 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-If we are posting a warning on the outdated version we were informed about the vendor on a recommend update for his module.+If a warning about the outdated version appears, it is recommended to update the module's firmware.
  
-===== Do need to worry about other Modules? =====+===== Do need to worry about other modules? =====
  
-If there is no warning showed there is no general need for an update.  +If no warning is displayed, 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.+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  =====+===== How do I perform a firmware update=====
  
-A detailed manual can be found on the [[maintenance:modem-firmware-update|Firmware update]] Wiki Page+Detailed instructions can be found on the [[maintenance:modem-firmware-update|firmware-update]] Wiki page
-The update process is fail safe.+The update process is fail-safe.
  
-===== Do need to update the router software before updating the firmware =====+===== Do need to update the router software before updating the firmware=====
  
-If your Software is older than one year a software update is recommended.  +If your router software (NRSW) is older than one year, an update is generally recommended. 
-You can use the WebManger to check if a Firmware update is available.+
  
-Starting with 4.5.0.100, 4.4.0.107 and 4.3.0.108 we increased the maximum filesize for the direct upload. +Starting with 4.5.0.100, 4.4.0.107 and 4.3.0.108we have increased the maximum file size for direct upload. 
-If you you are using an older software you will to have to use the download from URL function.  +If you are using older softwareyou will need to use the "Download from URL" feature
- +
-===== What's the difference between the VOICE1 and WWAN1 Module ===== +
- +
-It's the same module which we use for two features. Therefor only one update is required. Please choose WWAN1 for the update.+
  
 +===== 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.