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Firmware Check Error
I am using the app, and unable to update my firmware. Bought the router new 6 mos ago, and haven't been able to run an update, so I'm still on 1.02.46. Any advice on how to get the update functioning...
Updates are always recommended over a wired connection using the WebGUI at http://192.168.1.1 - do not use crappy apps and certainnly no wifi either. Firmware updates are delicate processes. The tiniest interruption and you end up with a bricked router
Apologies. Found the manual, followed the instructions. updated via web. no idea why the app won't work, but atleast im updated now!
Just FYI. The app update process is a good way to soft brick the router. Then have to go through the pain of a tftp process so do not do it.
Best way, is read the user manual and do a manual update which is connect a PC/MAC to the router via Ethernet connection.
Updates are always recommended over a wired connection using the WebGUI at http://192.168.1.1 - do not use crappy apps and certainnly no wifi either. Firmware updates are delicate processes. The tiniest interruption and you end up with a bricked router
May I ask what a 'bricked' router is? I see that note all over the forum, and not sure what that exactly refers to, other than it's obviously not good.
A bricked router is one that has gone through a failed firmware upgrade and won't operate anymore as it should. Depending on how it got bricked (what actually happened), it'll either go into a boot-loop (start over and over again) or it will just go "dead" and not respond to anything any more. A bricked router can be usually recovered using TFTP flashing but in some cases you may need to open it up and connect to serial line to de-brick it
