Description:
Updated firmware is available for the WWAN module, offering improvements to the cellular modem (Sierra MC8705) integrated into the LANCOM 3G routers. This document describes how to conduct this firmware update.
If you are not experiencing any problems with the cellular modem integrated into your device, there is no need to perform this firmware update.
Requirements:
- LCMS version 8.84 (download latest version)
- WWAN module firmware update V3.5.4.1-Rel (download)
- LANCOM 3G routers of the type:
- LANCOM 1780EW-3G
- LANCOM 1781A-3G
- LANCOM IAP-321-3G
- LANCOM IAP-3G
- LANCOM OAP-321-3G
- LANCOM OAP-3G
How to show current firmware version of the WWAN module:
1. Open a Telnet or SSH session on your LANCOM Router.
2. Enter the command ls /Status/Modem-Mobile at the command prompt:
> ls /Status/Modem-Mobile/
Operating INFO: WWAN
Modem-Info INFO: Sierra Wireless, Incorporated MC7710 SWI9200X_ 03.05.24.00 ap r5792 carmd-en-10527 2013/05/02 13:35:47
Connect-Info INFO: CONNECT
State INFO: Data-mode
Data-Rate INFO: 115200
Max.-Downstream-Rate[Kb/s] INFO: 0
[...]
> ls /Status/Modem-Mobile/
Operating INFO: WWAN
Modem-Info INFO: Sierra Wireless, Incorporated MC7710 SWI9200X_ 03.05.24.00 ap r5792 carmd-en-10527 2013/05/02 13:35:47
Connect-Info INFO: CONNECT
State INFO: Data-mode
Data-Rate INFO: 115200
Max.-Downstream-Rate[Kb/s] INFO: 0
[...]
The red marked value contains the firmware version of the WWAN module currently in use.
Procedure:
Procedure:
Please ensure that the power supply cannot be interrupted during the firmware update. Also ensure to update the firmware from the local network.
1) Start LANconfig and right-click on the entry for the device in the list.
2) Select the option Firmware management → Upload new firmware.
3) Choose the required firmware file and click on OK.
4) The device restarts after updating the firmware.
5) A successful upload is reported by a message in the log area.
