Upgrade Your Controller Firmware - TRENDnet TEW-WLC100 User Manual

TRENDnet User's Guide

Upgrade your controller firmware

Advanced > Setup > Firmware
TRENDnet may periodically release firmware upgrades that may add features or fix
problems associated with your TRENDnet controller model and version. To check if
there is a firmware upgrade available for your device, please check your TRENDnet
model and version using the link. http://www.trendnet.com/support
Firmware Check in controller management interface.
In addition, it is also important to verify if the latest firmware version is newer than the
one your controller is currently running. To identify the firmware that is currently
loaded on your controller, log in to the controller, click on the Administrator section and
then on the Status. The firmware used by the controller is listed at the top of this page.
If there is a newer version available, also review the release notes to check if there were
any new features you may want or if any problems were fixed that you may have been
experiencing.
Automatic Firmware Upgrade
Note: Make sure controller LAN IP address, default gateway, and primary DNS settings
are correctly in order for the controller to check the Internet for available firmware
upgrades.
1. Log into your controller management page (see
management page" on page 8).
2. Click on Advanced, click on Setup, and click on Firmware.
3. Under Online Firmware Upgrade, click Check to check if there are any available
firmware upgrades.
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4. If there are any available firmware upgrade, a prompt will appear to download and
upgrade to the new firmware version. Follow the steps to complete the online firmware
upgrade.
Manual Firmware Upgrade
1. If a firmware upgrade is available (http://www.trendnet.com/support) , download the
firmware to your computer.
2. Unzip the file to a folder on your computer.
3. Log into your controller management page (see
management page" on page 8).
4. Click on Advanced and click Setup, then click Firmware.
5. Depending on your web browser, in the Upload Firmware section, click Browse or
Choose File.
6. Navigate to the folder on your computer where the unzipped firmware file (.bin) is
located and select it.
7. Click Apply. If prompted, click Yes or OK.
Please note the following:
 Do not interrupt the firmware upgrade process. Do not turn off the device or
press the Reset button during the upgrade.
 If you are upgrade the firmware using a laptop computer, ensure that the laptop
is connected to a power source or ensure that the battery is fully charged.
 Disable sleep mode on your computer as this may interrupt the firmware upgrade
process.
 Do not upgrade the firmware using a wireless connection, only using a wired
network connection.
 Any interruptions during the firmware upgrade process may permanently
damage your controller.
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