How to download SonicWall access point firmware?

This article describes the way to download the SonicWall access point firmware and how to find the correct firmware version applicable based on the SonicWall firmware.

To download the correct SonicWall access point firmware version based on the SonicWall firmware:

Resolution for SonicOS 7.X

This release includes significant user interface changes and many new features that are different from the SonicOS 6.5 and earlier firmware. The below resolution is for customers using SonicOS 7.X firmware.

1. Navigate to Device | Access points | Firmware Management.
2. Click on the configure button based on the firmware Image that you would like to download.
   
   
   
   
3. Click on the software.sonicwall.com link and that would automatically download the latest firmware for the SonicPoint chosen. Once downloaded, you can browse and upload it to the firewall using the Upload button.
   
   
   
   TIP: Maximum one version can be uploaded per SonicPoint image. Also, uploading an image would overwrite any older images if present.
   
   
   
4. You can also specify the download link manually as below. Please do not include http:// in the link provided as the SonicWall automatically adds that as a prefix.
   
   
   
     NOTE: The firmware you can apply to the SonicPoints has to be compatible with the firmware version currently installed on the SonicWall so make sure to follow this procedure and download the correct firmware.
   
   
   

Resolution for SonicOS 6.5

This release includes significant user interface changes and many new features that are different from the SonicOS 6.2 and earlier firmware. The below resolution is for customers using SonicOS 6.5 firmware.

1. Navigate to MANAGE | Access Points | Firmware management tab.
2. Click on the configure button based on the Firmware Image that you would like to download.
   
   

   

3. Click on the software.sonicwall.com link and that would automatically download the latest firmware for the SonicPoint chosen. Once downloaded, you can browse and upload it to the firewall using the upload button.
   
   

   

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   Maximum one version can be uploaded per SonicPoint image. Also, uploading an image would overwrite any older images if present.
5. You can also specify the download link manually as below. Please do not include http:// in the link provided as the SonicWall automatically adds that as a prefix.
   
   

   

NOTE: The firmware you can apply to the SonicPoints has to be compatible with the firmware version currently installed on the SonicWall so make sure to follow this procedure and download the correct firmware.

To upgrade the SonicPoint firmware you can follow this KB: How to Upgrade SonicPoint Firmware