I got an used Westell 327W wireless router for my friend. It is identical to the one I got and we are both using Verzion DSL. When I was testing it I noticed it had older firmware 03.02.00a. Funny thing is that mine got updated on its own (maybe by Verizon remotely). Anyhow this is just little reminder on what I did to update this one. The model number is B90-327W15-06. My understanding is that C90-xxx-xxx serial numbers are for AT&T or BellSouth customers (not sure).
Get Update
I tried to click on Check for web update, but it seems it was not finding the server so I opted for "Local" update. I went to:
http://www.verizon.net/versalinkupdate
There I clicked on the link that matched my model number (B90-327W15-06). Check what model number is on the sticker at the bottom of your unit. I saved the update file on my desktop. The file name was:
b90-327w15.rel.upg
Firmware Update
When you click on "Local update now" it opens new window with title "WireSpeed Data Gateway Update software". For the upgrade file, click on browse and select the file you downloaded to desktop. Click on upload file and the magic starts:
Please wait for few minutes.
Once done with updating the firmware, the modem/router unit resets itself. It takes a minute for that.
As you can see here there is totally new and cool interface. The modem is connecting.
The unit with new firmware is now connected. The old settings (wireless network and all that) should be preserved. Please double check. I find this new interface more user friendly.
Admin Password
You might be asked admin ussername and password. By default these units have username: "admin", and password "admin" (do not type in quotes). These are settings that can be changed so if you changed yours before and cannot remember, you can reset the unit by pressing reset button and holding it for 30 seconds. That should restore default values. On some websites I saw people mentioning combination username: "admin", password to be "password". On this unit I obtained it was admin/admin.
Linux?
Yes. The whole process was done using Mozilla Firefox 3.0.6 and Ubuntu 8.04LTS Linux.
UPS Backup?
Recommended. Well I had both the computer I used in the process and the Westell unit powered through uninterrupted power supply (UPS). You see there is this few "moments of truth" when you are actually erasing the existing Flash ROM inside the unit and burning the new firmware. I am not sure how good Westell's routine is and if it provides any security features against power failure during the upgrade. So if you happen to have an UPS please make sure both your PC and the Westell unit are powered through it (Note: if you use laptop with battery, your PC is OK, you need to plug the Westell's AC adapter into UPS protected socket).
4 comments:
Does anyone know the correct URL to let the modem check for updates since the current one doesn't work? I have a D90-327W15-06. I do have the 4.4.3 firmware but it bugs me that URL doesn't work.
I've been a verizon customer for years and the update check URL hasn't worked for as long as I can remember. Its pretty unprofessional and you would think they'd have fixed that by now or at least offer easy to find information on a working URL for customers to use.
After I did this update I can no longer SEE all the addresses on my MAC filter list! They all still work, but I can't see all of them, which means I can't DELETE/EDIT my MAC filter list effective... Any idea how to fix this?
i have a D90-327W15-06. as i was upgrading the firmware , my power went off and now the router seams dead. what do i do.
Basically - bury it in the backyard. Buy a new one. It's dead. :(
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