User's Manual

Advanced Configuration /
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BEC 6800RUL User Manual
Do not power down the router or interrupt the firmware upgrade while it is
still in process. Improper operation may damage the router. If firmware
upgrade failure occurs, please refer to operations below for emergency
recovery.
Firmware Upgrade
Your router’s “firmware” is the software that allows it to operate and provides all its functionality.
Think of your router as a dedicated computer, and the firmware as the software it runs. Over time
this software may be improved and modified. Your router allows you to upgrade the software it runs
to take advantage of these changes.
Clicking on Browse allows you to select the new firmware image file you have downloaded to your
PC. Once the correct file is selected, click Upgrade to update the firmware in your router.
Restart Device with: To choose “Factory Default Settings” or “Current Settings” which uses your
current setting on the new firmware (it is highly advised to use Factory Default Settings over
Current Settings for a clean firmware upgrade).
New Firmware Image: Type in the location of the file you wish to upload in this field or click
Browse… to locate it.
Browse…: Click Browse… to find the file with the .afw file extension that you wish to upload.
NOTE: You must uncompress / unzip the .zip file before you can upgrade the file.
Upgrade: Click upgrade to begin the upload process. This process may take up to three minutes.
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