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Upgrading Firmware From a File
Use this option when you have an updated firmware file that you've, for example, downloaded
from the Sprint or Sierra Wireless website.
Note:
During installation of the update:
• DO NOT turn off or unplug the device.
• Your Wi-Fi and Internet connections won't be available.
When the installation is complete, you will need to reconnect to Wi-Fi. (See "How Do I Connect to
Wi-Fi?" on page 120).
To upgrade the device firmware from a file:
1.
Log in to the home page.
2.
Make sure
When connected to USB
Connected Through USB" on page 94.)
3.
Make sure your device is connected to the AC charger or computer through the micro-USB
cable.
4.
Click
Advanced settings
5.
If you want to later confirm that the upgrade was successful, write down the current version
information (shown in
Software version
Firmware version (in the 3G Information section)
Firmware version (in the 4G Information section)
6.
Click
Device > Basic
.
7.
Optionally, save the current configuration (recommended).
Click
.
Export
Save the file. Note the filename and path.
8.
Click the
button next to the
Browse
file to upload to the device.
9.
Click
Update
.
Please wait while the upgrade occurs; this may take several minutes. The device LCD shows
the upgrade status. The device will restart (possibly several times).
Once the upgrade is complete, the LCD device shows the usual icons and text (for example,
the device name).
10.
Compare the current version information (in
step 5 to confirm that the upgrade was successful.
11.
If you've saved the current configuration, reload it.
Click the
Browse
button next to the
saved.
Click
Import
.
12.
Reconnect to Wi-Fi. (See "How Do I Connect to Wi-Fi?" on page 120.)
is selected (for
(
).
Device > About
):
Update Firmware From File
Device > About
Import Router Settings
Disable Wi-Fi
). (See "Disabling Wi-Fi When
field, and click the firmware
) to the values you wrote down in
field, and click the file you've
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