Buffalo WCR-GN Router Firmware Update Guide

User Drivers » LAN / Network Adapter » Buffalo WCR-GN Wireless Router Firmware Update 1.08

Minimum Requirement

  • Compatible OS: Windows 8/7/Vista/XP, Mac OS X 10.4/10.5/10.6/10.7
  • Compatible browser: InternetExplorer6.0 or later version, Safari3.0 or later version
  • Wired or wireless network interface.

How to update the firmware

  1. Connecting AirStation and computer individually by wired LAN is recommended for firmware update.
  2. Start up Windows.
  3. Please confirm both LAN adapter and AirStation's IP address exist same network segment. Refer to User Manual for IP address setting.
  4. Select [Run] from Start Menu.
  5. Enter "http://192.168.11.1/" (AirStation's LAN side IP address) in the field and click "OK" button.
  6. Enter "root" for user name and keep the password field blank when login prompt appears. Enter proper password if password is configured.
  7. Click "Update AirStation Firmware" from top screen.
  8. Click "Browse" button on the right side of "Firmware File Name" then select extracted firmware file, wcrgn-*** (*** depends on firmware version.) and click "Update Firmware".
  9. The DIAG LED flashes about 3 minutes during firmware update. The LED turns off after firmware update.
    * Do not turn the AirStation off when firmware update is performed. (Flashing DIAG LED) It causes malfunction the unit.

Firmware Version Confirmation

  1. Please refer to above "How to update the firmware" 1 to 3 steps to open setup screen.
  2. Please click "Diagnostic" tab from top screen to see System Information.
  3. Confirm Model name is "WCR-GN Ver.1.08".