Before you upgrade the firmware, we recommend that you read the firmware release notes, if available.
- Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is directly connected over WiFi to the access point or connected to the same network as the access point.
- Enter the IP address that is assigned to the access point.
If you are directly connected to the “CONFIG-ONLY” SSID, you can enter https://www.aplogin.net.
A login window displays.If your browser does not display a login window but displays a security message and does not let you proceed, see How do I log-in to my NETGEAR WAX214 and WAX218 for the first time?.
- Enter the access point local device password and click the Login button.
The local device password is the one that you specified. The password is case-sensitive.
The Device Status page displays. - Under System Manager, select Firmware.
The page displays the Firmware Upgrade section and the Backup/Restore Settings section.
The current firmware version and the device version display.
- Locate and select the firmware file on your computer by doing the following:
- In the Firmware Upgrade section, click the Choose File button.
- Navigate to the firmware file.
The file name ends in .bin
- Select the firmware file.
- Click the Upload button.
The page displays the upgrade progress.
To avoid the risk of corrupting the firmware, do not interrupt the upgrade. 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.
When the upgrade is finished, the login page displays.
The firmware version displays on the login page.