Applies To: WatchGuard Cloud-managed Access Points (AP130, AP330, AP332CR, AP430CR, AP432)
It is important to keep your access point firmware up-to-date to support new features and security enhancements, and resolve previous issues. If there is a newer firmware version available than the version that runs on your device, a link to upgrade your device appears on the Device Summary page.
To view the new features, enhancements, and resolved issues for each access point firmware release, go to the WatchGuard Cloud release notes.
Beginning with firmware update v2.1, the access point uses a cryptographic signature to verify the integrity of the device each time the access point boots. Integrity checks make sure that system files are valid and have not been corrupted. After you upgrade to an access point firmware version that includes system integrity checks, you cannot downgrade to a firmware version that is not signed by WatchGuard. For more information, go to Access Point System Integrity Checks.
Update Firmware
To update your access point firmware:
- Select Configure > Devices.
- Select the access point you want to upgrade.
You can also select a folder that contains multiple access points.
- Click Upgrade Firmware to [version].
If you do not see this link, your access point has the latest firmware version already installed. - From the Firmware Version drop-down list, select the firmware version to upgrade to.
This list includes beta releases when you enable the Device Firmware Beta Releases toggle. For information about how to enable beta firmware releases, go to About Beta Firmware Releases.
- Click Next.
The Schedule Upgrade page opens.
- Select when to upgrade the firmware:
- To upgrade selected devices now, select Upgrade now. This option is available only if all selected devices are connected to WatchGuard Cloud.
- To schedule the upgrade for a later time, select Schedule upgrade. Specify the Start Date, Start Time, and Time Zone when the upgrade will occur.
- Select the Adjust for daylight saving time check box to automatically adjust the time during daylight savings.
- Click Next.
- Confirm the upgrade details. Click Save.
The default time zone for a scheduled upgrade is based on the time zone of the web browser. Make sure that the selected upgrade time and time zone correspond to the local time you want to upgrade each selected device.
When you upgrade the access point firmware, the access point will reboot after the upgrade is complete. Any connected wireless clients will be temporarily disconnected until the device restarts.
For more information about how to upgrade your devices, see Upgrade Firmware in WatchGuard Cloud.
About Beta Firmware Releases
The firmware list can include beta releases. Beta releases provide early access to new features, enhancements, and resolved issues before they are released for general availability.
To include a beta firmware release as a possible upgrade selection:
- Select the account where you want to enable beta firmware releases.
- Select Administration > Beta Features.
The Beta Features page opens. - Enable the Device Firmware Beta Releases toggle. For more information about how to enable beta releases, go to Enable Beta Features and Applications.
- Return to the Firmware Upgrades window.