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LAN connection: If you are connected over the LAN to the access point, manually
update the firmware from a computer or SFTP server. See Manually download
firmware and update the access point on page 160 or Use an SFTP server to update
the access point on page 163.
With this mode, if new firmware is available, you must either download it to your
computer and then upload it to the access point or upload it from an SFTP server to
the access point.
The following sections describe the firmware management methods:
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Let the access point check for new firmware and update the firmware
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Manually download firmware and update the access point
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Use an SFTP server to update the access point
Let the access point check for new firmware and update
the firmware
For you to let the access point check for new firmware, the access point must be
connected to the Internet.
To let the access point check for new firmware and update the access point:
1. Launch a web browser from a computer that is connected to the same network as
the access point or directly to the access point through an Ethernet cable or WiFi
connection.
2. Enter the IP address that is assigned to the access point.
A login window displays.
If your browser displays a security warning, you can proceed, or add an exception
for the security warning. For more information, see What to do if you get a browser
security warning on page 42.
3. Enter the access point user name and password.
The user name is admin. The password is the one that you specified. The user name
and password are case-sensitive.
If you previously added the access point to a NETGEAR Insight network location and
managed the access point through the Insight Cloud Portal or Insight app, enter the
Insight network password for that location. For more information, see Connect over
WiFi using the NETGEAR Insight app on page 24.
The Dashboard page displays.
4. Click the Check for Upgrade button.
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