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DO NOT power down the router or interrupt the firmware upgrade while it
is still in process. Improper operation may damage the router. Please see
section 2.4 for emergency recovery procedures.
5.3.3.2 Firmware Upgrade
Your router’s “firmware” is the software that allows it to operate and provides all its
functionality. Think of your router as a dedicated computer, and the firmware as the
software it runs. Over time this software may be improved and modified. Your router allows
you to upgrade the software it runs to take advantage of these changes.
Clicking on Browse allows you to select the new firmware image file you have downloaded
to your PC. Once the correct file is selected, click Upgrade to update the firmware in your
router.
Restart Router with: To choose “Factory Default Settings” or “Current Settings” which
uses your current setting on the new firmware (it is highly advised to use Factory Default
Settings over Current Settings for a clean firmware upgrade).
New Firmware Image: Type in the location of the file you wish to upload in this field or
click Browse… to locate it.
Browse…: Click Browse… to find the file with the .afw file extension that you wish to
upload. Remember that you must decompress compressed (.zip) files before you can
upgrade from the file.
Upgrade: Click upgrade to begin the upload process. This process may take up to
three minutes.
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