How To Install AREDN Firmware

Installation Instructions

Ubiquiti Devices
1. If you have an earlier version of AREDN firmware on this device, use the user interface (UI) on the Administration page under Setup. Use the correct sysupgrade file. NOTE: Ensure that your WAN type is set to DHCP and not static. Upgrading with a static type of WAN address will brick the node and require a TFTP upgrade.

2. If you are installing AREDN firmware on a new device, use the TFTP method to install AREDN firmware. Use the correct factory file. 

TP-Link Devices
1. If you have an earlier version of AREDN firmware on this device, use the user interface (UI) on the Administration page under Setup. Use the correct sysupgrade file.
2. If you are installing AREDN firmware on a new device, use the user interface (UI) from the PharOS (TP-Link firmware) setup page. Use the correct factory file. 

Mikrotik Devices
1. If you have an earlier version of AREDN firmware on this device, use the user interface (UI) on the Administration page under Setup. Use the correct sysupgrade file.
2. If you are installing AREDN firmware on a new device, use the special Mikrotik method to install AREDN firmware using a Linux computer. Use the correct factory file.
3. If you want to use a Windows computer to install the firmware, read the procedure article and watch Ray KK6RAY's video.