Upgrading SonicOS with Current Settings

You can update the SonicOS image on a SonicWall NSv remotely if the LAN or WAN interface is configured for management access. You can also connect to the virtual console, put the NSv into SafeMode, and perform the upgrade. See Using SafeMode to Upgrade the SonicOS Image for that procedure.

To upload a new upgrade image to your SonicWall NSv and restart using current configuration settings

1. Download the SonicOS SWI image file from MySonicWall and save it to a location on your local computer.
2. Point your browser to the NSv IP address, and log in as an administrator.
3. In the DEVICE view, on the Settings > Firmware and Settings page, on the Firmware & Local Backups screen, click Upload Firmware.
4. In the Backup of current settings popup dialog, click OK to continue with the firmware upload.
5. In the Upload Firmware dialog, browse to the location where you saved the SonicOS firmware image file, select the file, and click Upload. After the firmware finishes uploading, it is displayed in the table on the Firmware & Local Backups screen.
6. Click the Boot icon in the Uploaded Firmware Version row and select Boot firmware with Current Configuration.
7. In the Warning dialog box, click OK. The NSv restarts and displays the login page.
8. Enter the user name and password.

   Your default password must be changed at first time while logging in after upgrade. Create a password that meets the security requirements. A password should have at least one uppercase letter, one lowercase letter, one number, and one special character. For example, MyP@ssw0rd.

   

9. Perform the following steps to change password:

   1. In the Old Password text box, enter your default password that was provided.

   2. In the New Password text box, enter your new password.
   3. In the Confirm Password text box,re-enter the new password again.

10. Click Change Password.

Your new SonicOS image version information is displayed on the Settings > Status page.