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Huawei Hg8145v5: Firmware Update

Click Browse and select the firmware file (e.g., HG8145V5_V500R020C00SPC120.bin ).

Click Upgrade . The router will upload the file. Do not refresh or close the browser. Huawei Hg8145v5 Firmware Update

Set your computer’s IP to 192.168.100.10 (subnet mask 255.255.255.0 , gateway 192.168.100.1 ). Step 2: Download and install a TFTP server (e.g., SolarWinds Free TFTP or TFTPD32). Step 3: Place the firmware file (renamed to HG8145V5.bin ) in the TFTP server’s root directory. Step 4: Connect your PC to LAN port 1. Power off the HG8145V5. Step 5: Power it on while repeatedly pressing the Reset button for 15–20 seconds until the Power LED blinks slowly (this indicates bootloader mode). Step 6: On your PC, open Command Prompt (Admin) and type: Click Browse and select the firmware file (e

A progress bar will appear. The router may reboot once or twice. This takes 3–5 minutes. Wait until the power LED stabilizes (solid green). Do not refresh or close the browser

Factory reset the device (press the reset pinhole for 10 seconds) and restore only your essential settings from backup. This clears old configuration remnants. Method 2: Emergency Recovery via TFTP (For bricked or stubborn units) If your web interface is inaccessible or the update fails, use this method.

Log back in. Go to Status > Device Information to verify the new firmware version.