Updating SBL Platform Firmware

Warning

The update procedure for SBL is still under development.

  1. Download the firmware file for the Netgate 4200 from the Netgate Store, e.g. FwuImage.bin

  2. Copy the firmware file to a USB memstick formatted as DOS (FAT)

  3. Insert the memstick into the USB port on the right side of the Netgate 4200 and boot the device

  4. Wait for the boot prompt to appear

  5. Press F7 to enter the boot manager menu

  6. Use the up/down arrow keys to highlight UEFI Shell

  7. Press Enter to boot into the UEFI Shell

  8. Enter fwupdate at the prompt and press Enter

  9. Follow the output as the update completes

  10. Power off the device after the update completes

  11. Remove the USB memstick

  12. Power on the device and allow it to boot

Tip

After updating, a good practice is to check and confirm the correct boot order.