SMC Networks BARRICADETM SMCWGBR14-N2, User Manual

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HAPTER
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| System Tools
Settings Management
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ETTINGS
M
ANAGEMENT
F
IRMWARE
U
PGRADE
Choose menu “System Tools->Firmware Upgrade”, you can update the
latest version of firmware for the Router on the following screen.
Figure 97: Firmware Upgrade
◆ Firmware Version - This displays the current firmware version.
◆ Hardware Version - This displays the current hardware version. The
hardware version of the upgrade file must accord with the Router’s
current hardware version.
To upgrade the Router's firmware, follow these instructions below:
1.
Download a more recent firmware upgrade file from the SMC website
(http://www.smc.com).
2.
Type the path and file name of the update file into the File field. Or click
the Browse button to locate the update file.
3.
Click the Upgrade button.
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OTE
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New firmware versions are posted at http://www.smc.com and can
be downloaded for free. There is no need to upgrade the firmware unless
the new firmware has a new feature you want to use. However, when
experiencing problems caused by the Router rather than the configuration,
you can try to upgrade the firmware.
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When you upgrade the Router's firmware, you may lose its current
configurations, so before upgrading the firmware please write down some
of your customized settings to avoid losing important settings.
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Do not turn off the Router or press the Reset button while the
firmware is being upgraded, otherwise, the Router may be damaged.
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The Router will reboot after the upgrading has been finished.