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To be automatically notified when new firmware is available, select the Notify me when
new firmware is available check box. Then click Update. If you enable firmware
notification, your SonicWALL sends a status message to SonicWALL, Inc. Firmware Server
on a daily basis. The status message includes the following information:
• SonicWALL Serial Number
• Unit Type
• Current Firmware Version
• Language
• Current Available memory
• ROM version
• Options and Upgrades (SonicWALL VPN, Network Anti-Virus)
Note: Please see the SonicWALL Privacy Policy at www.sonicwall.com/corporate_info/
privacy.html for additional information about privacy.
When new firmware is available, a message is e-mailed to the address specified in the Log
Settings window. In addition, the Status window includes notification of new firmware
availability. This notification provides links to firmware release notes and to a Firmware
Update Wizard. The Firmware Update Wizard simplifies and automates the upgrade
process. Follow the instructions in the Firmware Update Wizard to update the firmware.
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