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9. Emergency Firmware Recovery
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The AirMax5 features an Emergency Recovery function in the bootloader to recovery the
AP in case of a firmware crashed. When you can’t access the AirMax5, please first try to
repower the CPE or restore the settings to default. You should find the CPE at
192.168.1.1.
If it still can not solve the problem, you can try to recover the CPE using the method
described in this chapter. Do not power off the AirMax5 or your PC during process.
Please read through this chapter carefully before attempting to perform the upgrade. If the
AirMax5 is damaged by improper use of this procedure, it will void your warranty. It is
recommended to have your dealer or distributor performing this procedure.
9.1 How Emergency Upgrade Works
The AirMax5’s flash memory is divided into “firmware” and “bootloader” area. The
bootloader area will check if the AP’s firmware is crashed at each bootup. If it detects the
firmware is crashed, the AP will try to download the firmware file “zImage” from remote
TFTP server(with IP address 192.168.1.254) automatically. Therefore, you must prepare
a PC with TFTP server software before performing the upgrade procedure.
9.2 Emergency Upgrade Procedure
1. Set your PC’s IP address to 192.168.1.254 and connect your PC directly to the
AIRMAX5.
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