- Multi-Tech Broadband Router User Guide

Chapter 5 – RouteFinder Manager
RouteFinder RF500S User Guide 101
Upgrade Firmware
Warning: Upgrade the firmware of your RouteFinder RF500S only under the advice and
direction of the Multi-Tech Technical Support Group. Improperly upgrading the RF500S
may disable the device!
The Upgrade Firmware options allow you to upgrade your RF500S firmware. It upgrades
the firmware of your RF500S, not the RouteFinder Manager or Monitor
software.
How to Access This Screen
1. From the RouteFinder Manager main screen, click the
Upgrade Firmware button.
2. The Upgrade Firmware screen displays.
To Upgrade Your Firmware
1. Download the latest firmware from the Multi-Tech System’s web site at
www.multitech.com.
2. Copy the firmware to the directory containing the RouteFinder Manager program files.
Refer to the default Firmware File Directory field to determine the location of the files.
3. Enter the location of the new firmware file in the
Firmware File Directory field. The
RouteFinder Manager will automatically detect the new firmware file name and display
it in the
Firmware File Name field. The version number of your firmware will display in
the
Firmware File Version field.
4. Click the
Upgrade button. A message appears stating the upgrade has started.
5. After several minutes, a message displays indicating the upgrade was successful.
7. Click
OK.
8. From the RouteFinder Manager main screen, click Save and Exit.
9. Click Yes to restart the RouteFinder using the new firmware version.