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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. | + | 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| - | ===== Why is there a warning about an outdated Firmware Version? ===== | + | ===== Why do I see a warning about an outdated firmware version? ===== |
| - | If you see a warning like | + | {{ :faq:screenshot_2021-03-19_19-42-16.png?nolink |}} |
| - | In some cases a firmware update is needed to maintain a steady function in the future. | + | In some cases, a firmware update is required to ensure stable operation in the future. |
| + | If a warning about the outdated version appears, it is recommended to update the module's firmware. | ||
| - | If we are posting a warning on the outdated version we were informed about the vendor on a recommend update | + | ===== Do I need to worry about other modules? ===== |
| - | ===== 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. | ||
| - | If there is no warning showed there is no general need for an update. | + | ===== How do I perform a firmware update? ===== |
| - | In the past Firmwareupdate were used for very specific Problems. Ussually only a few customers are affacted. | + | |
| + | Detailed instructions can be found on the [[maintenance:modem-firmware-update|firmware-update]] Wiki page. | ||
| + | The update process is fail-safe. | ||
| - | ===== How do i perform a Firmware update ===== | + | ===== Do I need to update the router software before updating the firmware? ===== |
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| - | A detailed manual can be found on the [[maintenance:modem-firmware-update|Firmware update]] Wiki Page. | + | |
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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. | + | |
| + | 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. | ||