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The current released version of firmware for the PremierWave EN is 8.1.0.0R9.
There are important steps related to updating, depending on the firmware version your unit is currently running. Read through this FAQ carefully before proceeding.
| File | Comment |
| Firmware Release notes | Right-click and choose "Save Target As..." |
IMPORTANT UPDATE NOTES. READ THE FOLLOWING BEFORE PROCEEDING!
If your PremierWave EN is already running an 8.x firmware version, skip to Section III of this FAQ.
If your PremierWave EN is running a firmware version prior to 7.9.0.1R8, you must update to that version using Device Installer and the Firmware Recovery Method. Start at Section I below.
If your PremierWave EN is already running 7.9.0.1R8, you can update using the methods described in the User Guide (HTTP, CLI, or FTP). However, you must load the 8.0.0.0B1 interim upgrader, first, then the 8.1.0.0R9 firmware. See Section II if you are already running 7.9.0.1R8.
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This is the Base firmware with no Python support.
| File | Comment |
| Firmware |
| Firmware Upgrade Note | Right-click and choose "Save Target As..." |
| SHA Checksum | Right-click and choose "Save Target As..." |
Base Version Plus Python:
This is the Base version with Python pre-installed.
| File | Comment |
| Firmware |
| Firmware Upgrade Note | Right-click and choose "Save Target As..." |
| SHA Checksum | Right-click and choose "Save Target As..." |
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Use one of the above firmware files to update the unit using Serial Recovery in Device Installer. Note that a Firmware Recovery will write a new image that will overwrite any configuration. Save the configuration prior to performing this step or be aware that you will have to reconfigure the unit.
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Once the unit is running 7.9.0.1R8, proceed to Section II.
Section II - 8.0.0.0B1 Interim Loader
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Use this version if you loaded or are already running the 7.9.0.1R8 Base firmware with no Python support.
| File | Comment |
| Firmware |
| Firmware Upgrade Note | Right-click and choose "Save Target As..." |
| SHA Checksum | Right-click and choose "Save Target As..." |
Interim upgrader 8.0.0.0B1 Base Version Plus Python:
Use this version if you loaded or are already running the 7.9.0.1R8 Base version with Python pre-installed.
| File | Comment |
| Firmware |
| Firmware Upgrade Note | Right-click and choose "Save Target As..." |
| SHA Checksum | Right-click and choose "Save Target As..." |
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LOAD THE ABOVE INTERIM UPGRADER BEFORE LOADING THE FOLLOWING FIRMWARE UPDATE
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Load this if you loaded or are already running the Base firmware with no Python support.
Firmware version 8.1.0.0R9 Base Version Plus Python:
Load this if you loaded or are already running the Base version with Python pre-installed.
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Python Add-on to Base Version:
If you have a PremierWave EN running the 8.1.0.0R9 Base Version of firmware you can use the procedure in the Add-on Upgrade Note below to add Python. Note that the Upgrade Note was written for 8.0.0.0R12, but applies to 8.1.0.0R9, as well.
| File | Comment |
| Add-on |
| Add-on Upgrade Note | Right-click and choose "Save Target As..." |
| SHA Checksum | Right-click and choose "Save Target As..." |
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[Originally Published On: 01/31/2011 11:29 AM]