User's Manual

Pepwave MAX and Surf User Manual

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21.2 Firmware

Pepwave router firmware is upgradeable through the web admin interface. Firmware

upgrade functionality is located at System>Firmware.

There are two ways to upgrade the unit. The first method is through an online download.

The second method is to upload a firmware file manually.

To perform an online download, click on the Check for Firmware button. The Pepwave

router will check online for new firmware. If new firmware is available, the Pepwave

router will automatically download the firmware. The rest of the upgrade process will be

automatically initiated.

You may also download a firmware image from the Peplink website and update the unit

manually. To update using a firmware image, click Choose File to select the firmware

file from the local computer, and then click Manual Upgrade to send the firmware to the

Pepwave router. It will then automatically initiate the firmware upgrade process.

Please note that all Peplink devices can store two different firmware versions in two

different partitions. A firmware upgrade will always replace the inactive partition. If you

want to keep the inactive firmware, you can simply reboot your device with the inactive

firmware and then perform the firmware upgrade.

Important Note

The firmware upgrade process may not necessarily preserve the previous configuration, and the behavior varies on

a case-by-case basis. Consult the release notes for the particular firmware version before installing. Do not

disconnect the power during firmware upgrade process. Do not attempt to upload a non-firmware file or a firmware

file that is not supported by Peplink. Upgrading the Pepwave router with an invalid firmware file will damage the unit

and may void the warranty.

Important Note

If the firmware is rolled back from 5.x to 4.x, the configurations will be lost.