This article shows you how to do a firmware upgrade when the unit is still in factory defaults state, i.e. fresh out of the box. In order to do that we need the following:
- a WiFi capable device, e.g. laptop
- a web browser, like Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer, or Safari
[ Note: For Windows 10 user, try NOT to use the Edge browser which is the default. ]
Here's the steps to do the upgrade.
- Download the latest firmware from the link below. At the time of writing, it is v1.04.
http://www.edimax.com/edimax/mw/cufiles/files/download/Firmware/RE11S_1.04.zip - Unzip it into a temporary folder and make sure you can find it later.
- Connect one of the Gemini-RE11S into the power outlet.
[ Note: Gemini-RE11S comes with two units. We need to do it one at a time. Do not power up the second unit when you're working on the first one. ] -
The whole boot-up process may take up to 2~3 minutes. Please be patient! After it finished booting-up, you should have the following LED Status:
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blinking blue
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blinking blue
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solid green
If you have LED Status other than that, most likely it is not in default state. You may need to do a Reset. For Reset, locate the WPS button. Press and hold it for at least 15 seconds. Then, release it and wait for about 2~3 minutes. If you have the correct LED Status, go to your laptop. Search for a WiFi network named "edimaxEXT.setup **" without the quotes where ** are two hexadecimal numbers, like AB, 1D, etc.
When prompts for the Security Key (a.k.a. Network Password), use the one printed on the unit itself.
Once connected, open a browser. At the URL Address bar (not Search Bar), input "http://edimaxext.setup/admin_upgrade.asp" also without the quotes.
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If everything is OK, you should be at the Upgrade Page (see below) now.
Click Choose File button. Point to the .bin file you unzipped earlier.
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Click Apply button to start the upgrade process (see below.)
Please note the the upgrade process can't be interrupted. Any interruption may cause the unit in non-operation state. When that happens, you have no choice to to do request a RMA Replacement.
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At the end, you should see the Upgrade successful! message (see below.)
You have finished the upgrade process. You can proceed with the Setup procedures.