Wireless AP Router HNW300APN2
User Manual 148
28. Firmware Update
28.1 About firmware versions
Firmware is a software program. It is stored as read-only memory on your device. Hamletcom is continually
improving this firmware by adding new features to it and these features are saved in later versions of the
firmware.
Your device can check whether there are later firmware versions available. If there is a later version, you can
download it via the Internet and install it on your device.
Note: If there is a firmware update available you are strongly advised to install it on your device to ensure that
you take full advantage of any new feature developments
28.2 Manually updating firmware
You can manually download the latest firmware version from www.hamletcom.com’s website to your PC’s
file directory.
Once you have downloaded the latest firmware version to your PC, you can manually select and install it as
follows:
1. From the left-hand Management menu, click on Upgrade Firmware. The following page is displayed:
2. Click on the Browse… button.
Figure 2: Manual Update Installation section
(Note that if you are using certain browsers (such as Opera 7) the Browse button is labeled Choose.)
Use the Choose file box to navigate to the relevant directory where the firmware version is saved.
3. Once you have selected the file to be installed, click Open. The file’s directory path is displayed in the
New Firmware Image: text box.
4. Click Upgrade >. The device checks that the selected file contains an updated version of firmware. A
status screen pops up, please wait for a while…….
5. Firmware update has been updated completely. The following page is displayed: