Pix-link 300m Firmware — Update
If you cannot access the router settings page after the update, your computer's IP address might be stuck.
If you are updating a Pix-link 300m repeater, log into its web interface before updating: Pix-link 300m Firmware Update
For USB adapters, no backup is necessary—settings are managed by the OS. If you cannot access the router settings page
If you can't log in to perform the update because you forgot the password, you must reset the router to factory settings. For USB adapters, no backup is necessary—settings are
| Feature Component | Functionality |
|------------------|----------------|
| Auto-Detection | Scans the connected Pix-link 300m (via USB or LAN) to identify the hardware revision (v1, v2, v3) and current firmware version. Prevents bricking from mismatched files. |
| Cloud Version Check | Compares the installed version against the latest stable firmware from Pix-link’s official server. Displays changelog (e.g., "Improves 300m stability at long range"). |
| Backup Configuration | Automatically saves current settings (SSID, password, channel, MAC filters) before flashing. Restores them after the update. |
| Dual-Mode Update | - Online Mode: Downloads firmware over the internet.
- Offline Mode: Allows manual upload of a .bin or .trx file (for users with poor connectivity). |
| Brick Protection | Implements a bootloader safeguard. If the update fails, the device reverts to the last known working firmware partition (dual-bank flash). |
| Progress Indicator | Shows real-time stages: Erasing → Writing → Verifying → Rebooting. Estimated time: 2–3 minutes. |
| Post-Update Validation | Runs a connectivity test (ping to gateway) and logs the new firmware hash to confirm successful installation. |
If you cannot access the router settings page after the update, your computer's IP address might be stuck.
If you are updating a Pix-link 300m repeater, log into its web interface before updating:
For USB adapters, no backup is necessary—settings are managed by the OS.
If you can't log in to perform the update because you forgot the password, you must reset the router to factory settings.
| Feature Component | Functionality |
|------------------|----------------|
| Auto-Detection | Scans the connected Pix-link 300m (via USB or LAN) to identify the hardware revision (v1, v2, v3) and current firmware version. Prevents bricking from mismatched files. |
| Cloud Version Check | Compares the installed version against the latest stable firmware from Pix-link’s official server. Displays changelog (e.g., "Improves 300m stability at long range"). |
| Backup Configuration | Automatically saves current settings (SSID, password, channel, MAC filters) before flashing. Restores them after the update. |
| Dual-Mode Update | - Online Mode: Downloads firmware over the internet.
- Offline Mode: Allows manual upload of a .bin or .trx file (for users with poor connectivity). |
| Brick Protection | Implements a bootloader safeguard. If the update fails, the device reverts to the last known working firmware partition (dual-bank flash). |
| Progress Indicator | Shows real-time stages: Erasing → Writing → Verifying → Rebooting. Estimated time: 2–3 minutes. |
| Post-Update Validation | Runs a connectivity test (ping to gateway) and logs the new firmware hash to confirm successful installation. |