NETGEAR WMS5316 Wireless Controller Firmware 2.1.7 Download

Posted at May 3, 2024 by PCI-DB Team

NETGEAR WMS5316 Wireless Controller Firmware 2.1.7 Description

Changes:

- WMS5316 controller management was broken in the firmware releases after the standalone firmware 3.6.9.0 till 3.7.9.0. This issue is fixed now with the latest WMS5316 firmware 2.1.7.

Known Issues: 

- Unable to open log file when diagnostics tab is clicked.
- AP details page shows the profiles as WPA/WPA2 instead WPA/WPA2 radius when latter is configured.
- Wrong value is displayed in monitor Summary --> Rogue AP count.
- In Monitoring--> summary page the Security mode of wireless station is shown wrongly.
- In Read-only privileged log-in we are able to change the password. 

About Network Adapter Drivers:

When connected, the operating system usually installs a generic driver that helps the computer to recognize the newly attached device.

However, proper software must be applied if you want to make use of all features that the network adapter has available. This task also allows computers to properly recognize all device characteristics such as manufacturer, chipset, technology, and others.

Updating the adapter's drivers and utilities version might improve overall performance and stability, increase transfer speeds, fix different compatibility problems and several network-related errors, as well as bring various other changes.

To install this release, simply get the package, extract it if necessary, run the setup, and follow the instructions displayed on-screen. When done, don't forget to perform a system restart and reconnect the network adapter to make sure that all changes take effect properly.

Without further ado, if you intend to apply this version, click the download button and install the package. Moreover, check with our website as often as possible so that you don't miss a single new release.

  It is highly recommended to always use the most recent driver version available.

Try to set a system restore point before installing a device driver. This will help if you installed an incorrect or mismatched driver. Problems can arise when your hardware device is too old or not supported any longer.

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