D-Link DWC-1000 rev.B1 Wireless Controller Firmware 4.2.0.6 WW/RU

Revision History:

1. Add firmware MD5 checksum info

2. Update “Important Notes”

3. Update “Notes for Configuration

Auto-Backup/Restore in USB Storage”

Wireless Controller Firmware Upgrade

Path: Maintenance > Firmware > Firmware Upgrade > Using System (PC)

1. In the wireless controller web management interface, click Maintenance > Firmware > Firmware Upgrade.

2. If the firmware version on the D-Link support website has a higher number than the firmware version shown under Firmware Information, continue with this procedure.

3. Download the new firmware from the D-Link website.

4. Under Firmware Upgrade, click the Choose File button.

5. In the Choose File dialog box, navigate to the firmware file, and then click the file and click Open. If you want to upgrade using a file from a USB drive, click the Using USB tab near the top of this page.

6. Click Upgrade.

7. At the confirmation message, click OK to start the firmware upgrade. A progress bar shows the progress of the upgrade.

Note: The upgrade process takes a few minutes. Do not interrupt the upgrade or turn off the system; otherwise, you can damage the firmware. Wait for the upgrade to complete before browsing any sites from your browser.

8. When the upgrade completes, log in to the wireless controller web management interface, click Maintenance > Firmware > Firmware Upgrade, and confirm that the new firmware appears next to Firmware on the Using System (PC) page.

9. Record the firmware level in Appendix A.

About Device Firmware:

Applying a newer firmware version than the one already installed on your unit can bring various enhancements, include workarounds for diverse problems encountered by the device, and improve or add newly developed features.

On the other hand, downgrading the firmware version can recover the device’s functionality in the event of a software update either turning up faulty or causing the unit’s overall performance to drop. However, bear in mind that applying an older firmware isn’t recommended and might not always be possible.

When it comes to the update steps, due to the large variety of devices and numerous ways for installing a new firmware, it is recommended that you carefully read and understand the upgrade steps, and consider applying a different firmware only when you have familiarized yourself with the update method.

As the installation process is most of the times quite risky, this step should be taken by users that have the ability to successfully complete the update; regular users may initiate it at their own risk. Moreover, it’s best that this task be performed in a steady power environment such as the one ensured by a UPS unit.

Therefore, if you consider applying this release, hit the download button, take into account all the aforementioned aspects, and update the device’s firmware. Also make sure you constantly check with our website to ensure that you don’t miss a single new release.