Manually Download Firmware And Upgrade The Access Point - NETGEAR WAC510 User Manual

6. Verify that the access point runs the new firmware version by logging back in to the access point.
The firmware version is stated on the Dashboard page.
7. Read the new firmware release notes to determine whether you must reconfigure the access point after
upgrading.

Manually Download Firmware and Upgrade the Access Point

Downloading firmware to a local computer and upgrading the access point are two separate tasks that are
combined in the following procedure.
To download firmware manually and upgrade your access point:
1. Visit downloadcenter.netgear.com, locate the support page for your product, and download the new
firmware.
2. Read the new firmware release notes to determine whether you must reconfigure the access point after
upgrading.
3. Open a web browser from a computer that is connected to the same network as the access point or to
the access point directly through an Ethernet cable or WiFi connection.
4. Enter the IP address that is assigned to the access point.
A login window opens.
5. Enter the access point user name and password.
The default user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password
are case-sensitive.
The Dashboard page displays.
6. Select Management > Maintenance > Upgrade > Firmware Upgrade.
The Firmware Upgrade page displays.
7. Make sure that Local is selected from the Upgrade Options menu.
Local is the default selection.
8. Locate and select the firmware file on your computer by doing the following:
a. Click the Browse button.
b. Navigate to the firmware file.
The file ends in
c. Select the firmware file.
9. Click the Upgrade button.
WARNING:
To avoid the risk of corrupting the firmware, do not interrupt the upgrade. For
example, do not close the browser, click a link, or load a new page. Do not
turn off the access point. Wait until the access point finishes restarting and
the Power LED remains solid green.
AC WiFi Business Access Point WAC510
. An example of a firmware file name is
.tar
Manage and Maintain the Access Point
WAC510_V1.2.0.8_firmware.tar
89
.