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MR1100-100EUS - difference between firmware version
Hi,
When i'm connecting to the web administration interface, the firmware version installed is « 12.04.02.00 » (see attached files) .When i'm trying to look for an update firmware, it's saying my f...
Hi Francois,
I have your same device and same problem with automatic update check: it doesn't work so I update manually.
2. Unpack the executable with unrar (it is a RAR SFX archive)
3. You will find 2 files: a windows executable and the firmware
4. Rename the fw file: MR1100-100EUS_23113509_NTG9x50C_12.06.01.00_00_Generic_05.01.secc.cwe to MR1100-100EUS_23113509_NTG9x50C_12.06.01.00_00_Generic_05.01.secc.cwe.spk
5. From the web gui of the router, update manually by pointing at the renamed file.
6. It will reboot 2-3 times at least, it took longer than previous updates, be patient and wait, you can monitor the progress on the router's display.
7 Enjoy and let me know if it worked. :)
Cheers,
Alessandro
I have just tested this installation and no problem, it went fine.
1)Remove sim card of your device.
2)Plug in with USB.
3)Run the update executable by double clicking the file.
4)Monitor the update process.
Hi Kudos,
Thanks for your answer. According to your answer it's available for windows and i'm using a linux distribution.
But my first problem is why the web administrative interface doesn't detect there's a more recent firmware version available (see attached file) ? Is it a bug ?
My second problem is the firmware version proposed at the netgear dowload center is it applicable to my router ? Is there a reversible way if I install a non compatible version of the firmware (reinstalling the previous one by having copying it) ?
My third problem is there an other way to update the firmware than connecting by USB cable to a windows PC ?
Regards,
François
Hi TeeJay74,
Sorry for Kudos,
Francois
Well well, firmware update process always have some risks. There are no official, easy way to roll back, if serious problems occur. I can roll back if I need to.
In my case, webgui 'check update' did not find this update.
USB-connection is the connection method when doing 'factory style' firmware install.
From download section, just type MR1100 and it shows different submodels and choose the right one. On the other hand, people can wait that update comes available via webgui.
Hi Tee74jay,
Thanks for your answer but you can understand by buying 300 € a product where I can buy an mobile router for 100 €, I can expect an official answer from NET GEAR about this software conception error and incoherency. It's not against you. I'm going to search how to have an offical answer to my question by NET GEAR.
Thanks for your contribution,
Francois
Hi Francois,
I have your same device and same problem with automatic update check: it doesn't work so I update manually.
2. Unpack the executable with unrar (it is a RAR SFX archive)
3. You will find 2 files: a windows executable and the firmware
4. Rename the fw file: MR1100-100EUS_23113509_NTG9x50C_12.06.01.00_00_Generic_05.01.secc.cwe to MR1100-100EUS_23113509_NTG9x50C_12.06.01.00_00_Generic_05.01.secc.cwe.spk
5. From the web gui of the router, update manually by pointing at the renamed file.
6. It will reboot 2-3 times at least, it took longer than previous updates, be patient and wait, you can monitor the progress on the router's display.
7 Enjoy and let me know if it worked. :)
Cheers,
Alessandro
Hi Alessandro,
Thanks for your solution. It works. I succeeded tu unpack the .exe file but I didn't know what to do with the .cwe file.
Francois
