NETGEAR WC7520 Wireless Controller Firmware 2.5.0.42

Bug Fixes:

- Fixed AP reboots.
- Fixed Wireless client disconnect/reconnect issue on WNAP210.
- Fixed the captive portal authentication page where the EULA text is not displayed properly in Internet Explorer browser.
- Fixed the issue where syslog messages from Controller and AP are not in sync.
- Client connectivity issues with the remote APs on a corner case is fixed.

Upgrade Instructions:

- Download and extract the new firmware to a convenient place such as your desktop.
- Log into the WC7520
- Select Maintenance > Upgrade from the main/submenu.
- In the Firmware Upgrade section, select Local File and click Browse.
- Locate the downloaded file and click Apply.
- This will start the software upgrade to your WC7520. This may take some time. Do not interrupt the upgrade process. At the conclusion of the upgrade, your WC7520 will reboot.
- Do NOT interrupt the upgrade process until it is done.
- If you encounter any issues with the web interface of the system following the upgrade then please clear your browser cache, restart your browser and try again.

WARNING:

- When using Stacking setup, there is no issues if you have same password on Stack master and slaves.
- If there is different passwords on Master and Slave, First destack, change the password on master and slaves to same password and stack back.
- Now upgrade.

About Firmware Updates:

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.