Best practice for updating firmware?
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Hi I'm new to Omada hardware and have some questions about upgrading the firmware. I believe my hardware is running old versions right now.
Hardware:
Router: ER605 v1.0 [1.1.1 Build 20210723 Rel.64608]
Switch: TL-SG2210P v3.20 [3.20.0 Build 20200730 Rel.32643]
AP: EAP245(Canada) v3.0 [5.0.3 Build 20210708 Rel. 35014]
Controller Software [5.0.30] running in Docker on Ubuntu Server.
Network Diagram:
I'm just wondering what the best practice is for updating the firmware. If I update through the controller portal at 192.168.0.xxx:8043, would it make a difference whether I was wired to the switch or running my laptop over wifi? Should I connect to the switch with a cable for the switch upgrade, then move my laptop so it's directly connected to the router for that upgrade?
I bought both the Router and AP from amazon.ca, but I bought the Switch from the US because I couldn't find it in stock. Is it only the Wireless Access points which have specific CAN/US Firmwares or is that the case with everything? And if so how do I check if my Router is on US or CA firmware (because I don't trust amazon and don't want to brick anything).
Lastly is there any way to automatically update firmwares without enabling cloud access? I don't need remote access when I'm away from home and it seems to me it would be more secure to leave it disabled
Thanks,
Dave
It is generally recommended that the PC running the controller is wired to a LAN network, after that the firmware can be updated in this topology.
And you need to make sure that you don't lose connection or power during the firmware update, which can happen if you have a WiFi connection.
As far as I know the only product you mentioned that has a CA/US distinction is the EAP.
And I'm afraid the SDN controller doesn't support automatic updates at the moment, but you can click on Check for Update and it will prompt you when there is one.
