Firmware Operations
Performing the file-level backup, restore, reset, and firmware upgrade on the 5G router.
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Performing the file-level backup, restore, reset, and firmware upgrade on the 5G router.
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The EZR35 router provides an easy way to back up and restore the previous configurations. Please back up your router configurations before making changes to the router.
After accessing the router, navigate to "System > Backup / Flash Firmware." Under the primary "Actions" tab, find the first "Backup" section. Click the "Generate Archive" button to download the archive of current router configurations.
Do not modify the archive file to avoid failure of MD5 verification while restoring it. You can turn off the auto unzip function on the Sarafi browser or use other web browsers to download the backup archive file.
To restore previously saved router configurations, please navigate to "System > Backup / Flash Firmware > Actions: Restore."
Click the "Choose File" button to load the previously downloaded archive file. Click the "Upload Archive" button to upload the archive.
Navigate to "System > Backup / Flash Firmware" and scroll down to the last sections of "Flash new Firmware Image" and "Online Upgrade."
You can click the "Check New Version" button to search for a newer version when the router has an internet connection. You can also check on the EV5X series firmware release page or contact our support team to get the latest and legacy version firmware archives.
The firmware archive file format ends with *.bin or *.img. Do not unzip the firmware archive, as it will lead to a failure of MD5 verification!
Enable the "Keep settings..." checkbox will run a standard upgrade that preserves the current configurations, like network settings, Wi-Fi settings, the device hostname, etc. The "Online Upgrade" option will automatically keep current settings.
Disabling the "Keep Settings" checkbox is recommended when there is a large gap between firmware versions or when the new firmware includes significant updates. Keeping settings will prevent the router from operating with the newly updated settings and might lead to conflicts.
It is advisable to disable "Keep settings" when flashing a legacy firmware version that is older than the current one.
Click the "Choose File" button to select the firmware archive.
Tap the "Flash image..." button to upload the firmware archive. After uploading, you can proceed to the next step.
Verify the firmware image size and MD5 SHA256 checksums. It will report an error when an unqualified firmware file is uploaded.
It jumps to the "Flashing..." page, and the System indicator flashes. Wait 3–5 minutes for the firmware flashing and rebooting to be complete.
The "System" indicator remains green after a successful reboot. Reconnect to the router's hotspot or verify the wired Ethernet connection.
Finally, refresh the web admin page or open a new browser tab and visit http://192.168.30.1/.
When the router has an internet connection, you can use the online upgrade function to automatically search for, download, and execute the latest firmware upgrade. The online upgrade process will preserve the current router settings.
Do not turn off the power or disconnect from the power supply while flashing the firmware. The firmware flashing process typically takes 3-5 minutes to complete. The system indicator remains green after a successful reboot.
Due to being specially optimized for 5G modems, it does not support any third-party firmware.
A firmware upgrade will replace the firmware system with a new version. Before upgrading the firmware, it's recommended to download the of the current configurations.
Suppose the newly upgraded firmware is less stable than the previous version. In that case, you can to remove preserved custom settings that might cause conflicts due to a significant gap between firmware versions.
