How to upgrade firmware to the controller/Access Point by FTP?

Zyxel_Jay

If you don’t want to upgrade firmware by Local GUI, there is the other option to update firmware by FTP.

Step 1: Download the firmware to root C:\(do not change the file name) at your local PC.

Step 2: Open the Windows command prompt and type “ftp 192.168.1.17” (AP IP) to connect to the controller via FTP.

Step 3: Login as “admin” and password. 

Noted: The default password 1234 if you haven’t changed local device password.

(If device is managed on Nebula, please check the account password from Nebula >Left Sidebar "Site-wide" > General Settings > Local credentials )

Step 4: Type “bin” for transfer type.

Step 5: Put (firmware path)

 

Step 6: AP will start to upgrade Firmware with a flashing red LED, please do not power off AP.

Step 7: Finished the firmware upgrade