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14 Sep 2006 19:35 #1
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How to flash firmware from Wifi PC or the internet was created by lorian
You can upgrade the firmware on your router (I know it works on a 2700 and 2800) using FTP. This is useful when the router is remote on the internet, or you are connected locally using a wifi device
Here is a transcript from a session so you can see what happens.
Use at you own risk , but if you have no wired devices or you are miles away (as I often am) sometimes it's the only way:
First of all tick "enable remote firmware upgrade (FTP)" in the GUI Management screen.
Then download the firmware, unpack it and note the name of the .all file. you MUST NOT use the .rst file for this method.
More information can be found here:
http://www.draytek.co.uk/support/kb_vigor_reflash.html#reflash
Under the section:
How do I remotely upgrade firmware ?
Here is a transcript from a session so you can see what happens.
Use at you own risk
First of all tick "enable remote firmware upgrade (FTP)" in the GUI Management screen.
Then download the firmware, unpack it and note the name of the .all
upgrade session wrote:
C:\firmware\Vigor_2700\2621_UK> Dir
Directory of C:\Firmware\Vigor_2700\2621_UK
31/07/2006 16:43 2,501,496 v2k7v_a2_2621.all
C:\Firmware\Vigor_2700\2621_UK>ftp 192.168.1.1<---if you are remote use the router WAN address
Connected to 192.168.1.1.
220 DrayTek FTP version 1.0
User (192.168.1.1:(none)): newline
331 Enter PASS command
Password: your router password
230 Logged in
ftp> type binary<--- important
200 Type I OK
ftp> send v2k7v_a2_2621.all
200 Port command okay
150 Opening data connection for STOR v2k7v_a2_2621.all
~ takes a minute or so ~
226 Firmware file has been uploaded successfully.
ftp: 2501496 bytes sent in 45.39Seconds 55.11Kbytes/sec.
ftp> quit
221 Goodbye! Router will be reboot now.
~router reboots~
More information can be found here:
Under the section:
How do I remotely upgrade firmware ?
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20 Feb 2007 16:11 #2
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Replied by ralphrmartin on topic How to flash firmware from Wifi PC or the internet
Works OK too on a 2600VG (over WiFi).
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28 Nov 2007 11:03 #4
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Replied by stoney_sjl on topic How to flash firmware from Wifi PC or the internet
Hi Lorian, thanks for this. I was going to post the same question (as I run a *nix shop at home)
Will try tonight and post back on 2950 results
Cheers
Simon
Will try tonight and post back on 2950 results
Cheers
Simon
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07 Mar 2009 01:37 #5
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Replied by suspishio on topic Overcoming Request Timeout Vigor 2800VG/Vista 32
The TFTP method for Firmware Upgrade continually gave the "Request Timeout" abort message.
The FTP method worked first time (save for the router not re-booting automatically - I had to power off/on).
So thanks for the method.
The FTP method worked first time (save for the router not re-booting automatically - I had to power off/on).
So thanks for the method.
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07 Mar 2009 06:58 #6
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Replied by lorian on topic How to flash firmware from Wifi PC or the internet
Glad it worked for you. strange it didn't reboot though. normally does as soon as you say quit.
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