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How do I upgrade the firmware on my DWL-2700AP?

WARNING: DO NOT DOWNGRADE THE FIRMWARE ON THE DWL-2700AP TO AN OLDER VERSION. DOING SO WILL DAMAGE THE UNIT.

Please read before upgrading:

  • Upgrading firmware will reset the settings to default. This means you will lose all your settings.
  • Do NOT upgrade firmware over a wireless connection. You may damage the DWL-2700AP.

    Step 1 Download the firmware and save the file to your computer. You may want to save the file to your desktop. Do not try to run or launch the file - it will not work.

    Step 2 If you are connecting the DWL-2700AP directly to your PC you will need a cross-over cable. If you are connecting to a switch or router you will need to use a straight-through cable.

    WARNING: DO NOT upgrade the firmware with a wireless connection. You may damage the DWL-2700AP.

    Step 3 Open a web browser and type the IP address of the DWL-2700AP in the address bar (default is 192.168.0.50). Press Enter.

    Step 4 The default username is admin (all lower case) and the default password is blank (nothing). Click OK.

    Step 5 Click the Tools tab and then click Firmware to the left.

    Step 6 Click the Browse... button and navigate to the .bin or .tfp file you downloaded in Step 1. Select the file by left-clicking it once. Click Open and then click OK. It will take a few seconds for the upgrade to complete.



    Step 7 After the DWL-2700AP reboots, close your web browser and reopen it. Enter 192.168.0.50 to reconnect with the web configuration. Enter username admin and again leave the password blank. Click OK. The firmware upgrade is now complete.

    Step 8 If you have problems with the web configuration at this point, unplug the power to the access point, wait 10 seconds, and plug back in. Repeat Step 6.

    Step 9 You can now reconfigure the access point.
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