Island Consulting WirieAP Quick start guide

Firmware Upgrade Instructions
(1.2.0.7b3)

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Contents
Introduction................................................................................3
Steps Involved........................................................................................................................................... 3
What is needed......................................................................................................................................... 3
Update Firmware........................................................................4
Step 1 –Prepare the Firmware File .......................................................................................................... 4
Step 2 –Remove The WirieAP Access Point from the Enclosure............................................................... 5
Step 3 –Connect the AC Adapter and Plug the Access Point into a 110/220V Power Source. ................ 8
Step 4 –Connect the Ethernet Cable to Your Computer and the Access Point. ...................................... 9
Step 5 –Access the Administrative Pages. ............................................................................................. 10
Step 6 –Update the Firmware................................................................................................................11
Step 7 –Re-install the Access Point into the Enclosure..........................................................................15

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Introduction
We recommended installing the latest firmware when it is available. You will need The WirieAP
AC
Adapter and the short Ethernet Cable that were shipped to you when you purchased The WirieAP. The
process involves removing the Access Point portion (the white “box”) of The WirieAP from the enclosure,
upgrading the software on The WirieAP, and putting the Access Point back in The WirieAP. We have
outlined every step in detail.
All of your current settings on The WirieAP, including your network name/password, and all existing
Wireless Profiles stored on The WirieAP, will be retained after the upgrade.
Note: Do NOT attempt to update the firmware over a WiFi connection. If the wireless connection fails,
the WirieAP may become inoperable (“bricked”).
It is very important that you follow all the instructions in this manual carefully. Failure to do
so could result in The WirieAP no longer working (“bricked”) and having to be returned to us to
be repaired.
You can always find information about the latest firmware on our website at
www.thewirie.com/wiriedrivers.html. You can also see all changes included in the new firmware at the
same location.
Steps Involved
The following steps will be performed, and details are given below.
Downloading the Firmware from our website
Removal of The WirieAP Access Point
Connection of The WirieAP to your computer
Updating The WirieAP Firmware
Testing the updated firmware
Re-installing The WirieAP Access Point
What is needed
The following items are needed to complete The WirieAP firmware update.
The WirieAP –Confirm that The WirieAP is working correctly before beginning this process.
Firmware File –Please see the link that was emailed to you to download the new firmware.
The 110/220 AC Adapter that was shipped with The WirieAP
The short white Ethernet cable that was shipped with The WirieAP

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Update Firmware
Step 1 –Prepare the Firmware File
Please visit the link that has been emailed you to download the firmware file. Please save the file to a
convenient location; we recommend your desktop.
Once the file has completed downloading to your desktop, you must “Unzip” the file:
Windows:
a. Right click on the downloaded file.
b. Select “Extract All…” on the menu.
c. When finished, a folder will be on your desktop called “TheWirieAP-V1.1”.
Mac:
a. Double click on the downloaded file.
b. When finished, a folder will be on your desktop called “TheWirieAP-V1.1”.

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Step 2 –Remove The WirieAP Access Point from the Enclosure
1) Open the waterproof enclosure for The WirieAP.
2) Unplug the USB Cable at the top of the Access Point

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3) Unplug the Access Point power cable from the cable entering the enclosure. One side of the
plug has a small tab to keep the plug connected. Press on this tab to release the two ends of the
plug.

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4) Remove the Access Point from the enclosure.
5) Close the door to the waterproof enclosure. Be sure the wires are not pinched in the door when
you do this.

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Step 3 –Connect the AC Adapter and Plug the Access Point into a 110/220V
Power Source.
1) Connect the AC Adapter that was shipped with The WirieAP. The plugs will only fit together one
way.
2) Plug the AC Adapter into an outlet. You should immediately see a blue power light illuminate.

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Step 4 –Connect the Ethernet Cable to Your Computer and the Access Point.
1) Your laptop computer will have an Ethernet port on it. It is similar in shape to a standard
telephone plug, but slightly larger. Plug one end of the included white cable into your
computer.
2) Plug the other end of the white Ethernet cable into the circled port on the Access Point shown
below. Use the port closest to the power plug when looking at the bottom of the Access Point.

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Step 5 –Access the Administrative Pages.
1) Disconnect your WiFi card if it’s connected to any networks. Either turn off your WiFi card, or
use your Wireless Utility to disconnect from any active connections.Be sure you are not
connected to any networks, including The WirieAP, via your computer’s wireless card.
2) Open your web browser and access The WirieAP administrative pages (http://thewirieap or
http://10.100.100.1).
3) If prompted for a user name and password, please enter them (default is admin/admin).

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Step 6 –Update the Firmware.
1) Click on “Advanced->Management” from the Menu Bar.

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2) The following window will appear.
3) Click on the “Browse” button under the “Firmware Upgrade” heading.
4) Locate and select the Firmware file you want to upgrade with. The file will be in the folder that
was created on your desktop labeled: “TheWirieAP-V1.1”. The file itself will be named
“TheWirieAP-V1.1.img”. Only upgrade using official WirieAP firmware upgrades available on our
website at www.thewirie.com/wiriedrivers.html . No support or warranty will be offered for
using any other firmware except the ones available on our website.

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5) Once selected, click on the “Upload” button under the “Firmware Upgrade” heading.

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6) The following window will appear, please be patient and DO NOT interrupt this process. If the
process is interupted, it may make The WirieAP inoperable. It will take approximately 4-5
minutes.
7) After a period of time (4-5 minutes), your web browser will do one of the following:
a. Display that the firmware has been upgraded.
b. Display a blank page.
Either result indicates that the process has completed.
If your web browser displays a blank page prior to 4-5 minutes, please wait at least 4-5 minutes
before going onto the next step.
8) When the upgrade completes, The WirieAP will re-boot automatically.
9) Please attempt to access the administration pages (http://thewirieap or http://10.100.100.1) to
make sure all works fine. If the Status page does not appear, wait a moment and try again.
10) Please confirm the new version of the firmware (1.2.0.7b3) on the bottom of the status page
once you have accessed The WirieAP administration pages again.
11) You may delete both the zip file (TheWirieAP-V1.1.zip) and the folder (TheWirieAP-V1.1) on your
desktop.

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Step 7 –Re-install the Access Point into the Enclosure.
1) Unplug the white Ethernet Cable from your computer and the Access Point.
2) Unplug the Access Point from the 110/220 power source.
3) Disconnect the AC Adapter from the Access Point; be sure to press on the tab to release the two
ends of the plugs.
4) Store the Ethernet Cable and AC Adapter for future use.
5) Re-connect the short USB cable in The WirieAP enclosure to the top of the Access Point.
6) Attach the Access Point to The WirieAP enclosure door using the Velcro.
7) Reconnect the power plugs and position them behind the silver WiFi adapter.
8) Close the enclosure door ensuring the cable and the antenna are not in the way. Re-position
the Access Point as necessary to ensure proper closure. Make sure no cables are pinched.