Upgrade 5G Firmware
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Upgrade 5G Firmware

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Upgrade 5G Firmware

Learn how to upgrade the firmware to the latest version for a specific 5G wireless carrier.
If you have configured a 5G interface and you want to upgrade the firmware for a specific wireless carrier, follow the steps below to download and install the updates on the firewall.
Updating firmware is a key step in ensuring that you get latest features and support, and your network and users are protected from malicious activity.
  1. Download the firmware updates from the Customer Support Portal.
    1. Log in to the Customer Support Portal.
    2. Select Updates Cellular Updates.
    3. Select the Product and Carrier that you want to update.
      You must select both to view the available updates.
      The available firmware differs depending on the specified wireless carrier.
    4. Download the firmware updates that you want to install on the firewall.
    5. (Optional) Click Checksum to view more information about the update.
    6. (Optional) Read the Release Notes to learn more about the update.
  2. Install the firmware updates on the firewall.
    1. On the firewall, select DeviceCellular Firmware.
    2. Add the new firmware.
    3. Browse to location of the firmware you downloaded from the Customer Support Portal, select the update, then click OK to confirm your selection.
    4. Install the new firmware.
    5. Confirm that you want to install the new firmware.
      The firewall installs the new firmware on the applicable devices when you confirm. After the firmware upgrade is complete, the devices use the new firmware for that particular carrier as the current version.
  3. Verify the firmware update is successful.
    1. Select NetworkInterfacesCellular.
    2. Click Running Firmware in the Firmware Info column.
    3. Verify that the new firmware displays in the Firmware List and is the Current Firmware for both the Firmware Version and PRI Version for the specified wireless carrier.