Update the firmware of the AP
From time to time, or as needed, NETGEAR makes new firmware (software) available.
You can log in to the AP and let the AP check if new firmware is available, or you can
manually upload a specific firmware version to your AP.
Depending on how you are connected to the AP, we recommend the following firmware
update methods:
•
WiFi connection from a computer or mobile device: If you are connected over
WiFi to the AP, we recommend that you let the AP check the Internet to see if new
firmware is available. See Check for new firmware and update the AP on page 47.
If you let the AP check for new firmware and new firmware is available, it is
downloaded directly to the AP.
Note: If you want to load a particular firmware version (but not necessarily the latest
firmware version), you must manually update the firmware (see below). In that
situation, we recommend that you use a wired connection to the AP.
•
Wired connection from a computer: If you are connected over an Ethernet cable
to a LAN port on the AP or over a LAN connection to the same network as the AP,
we recommend that you manually update the firmware. See Download new firmware
and update the AP on page 49.
With the manual update mode, if new firmware is available, or you want to load a
particular firmware version (but not necessarily the latest firmware version), you must
download it to your computer and then upload it to your AP.
Check for new firmware and update the AP
For you to check for new firmware, the AP must be connected to the Internet.
IMPORTANT: If you update from a firmware version
earlier
than version to 1.0.4.15 to
version 1.0.4.15 or a later version, you must reset the AP to factory defaults
after
you
update the firmware.
User Manual
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Manage the AP and Monitor the
Traffic
802.11ac Wireless Access Point Model WAC104
