MOFI5500-5GXeLTE Firmware Update Guide

Download Location: https://mofinetwork.com/5500-downloads/

File Format: bin file

Always verify MD5 checksum before installation

• ⚠️ IMPORTANT: Factory reset is highly recommended after firmware update
• Stable power connection
• Computer or device connected to router (WiFi or Ethernet)
• Downloaded firmware file saved to your computer

1. Download the firmware file from the download page
2. Save to your computer (do not open or extract)
3. Note the file location for later use

Step 2: Access Router Interface

1. Connect to the router via WiFi or Ethernet
2. Open a web browser
3. Navigate to: http://192.168.10.1
4. Login with your administrator credentials
5. default username is: root, default password is: admin

Step 3: Flash Firmware

1. Go to System → Manually Flash Firmware
2. Click Browse and select firmware file
3. Verify checksum matches the one provided with the download
4. Click Apply to start the update

Step 4: Monitor Update Process

1. Update process takes 5 minutes maximum
2. Watch the Power LED: During the update, the Power LED stays ON. When the router reboots, it will briefly go OFF, then start blinking. Once the router fully boots up, the LED will stop blinking and remain solid ON—indicating the update is complete.
3. Router will automatically reboot
4. When power LED becomes solid, update is complete

Step 5: Reconnect and Verify

1. Close browser and reopen
2. Navigate to http://192.168.10.1
3. Login to verify access
4. Go to Status → Overview to confirm firmware version

Step 6: Factory Reset (Recommended)

Method 1 - Via GUI:

1. Login to the router interface
2. Go to System → Factory Default
3. Click Perform Reset

Method 2 - Hard Reset:

1. Power cycle the router
2. When power LED is solid, press and hold reset button for 10 seconds
3. Release button and wait for router to restart

1. Run the Setup Wizard: Click the Setup Wizard in the top-right corner to begin guided configuration. During this process, you'll have the option to change the APN settings if required for your network.

2. Verify internet connectivity

• 4.9.5 Updated MOFI CLOUD Link Server List

• – 4.9.5 Updated MOFI CLOUD Link Server List
• – 4.9.4 Change Connection Scripts to reduce disconnects
• – 4.9.3 Support Auto SIM Selection
• – 4.9.2 Updated Tower Lock for the 5500-RM520
• – 4.8.9 Support to set WiFi encryption from ACS server
• – 4.8.9 Fixed speedband lock on single module2 RM520N
• – 4.8.9 Support to set WiFi encryption from ACS server
• – 4.8.6 Add button to fix control port issues for the EM7690/EM9191
• – 4.8.5 Fixed Wireless Repeater and Fail Over to Cellular
• – 4.8.4 Updated reconnection using webcheck instead of ping method as we seen some providers are disconnecting when using pings
• – 4.8.3 Added a reboot after a factory default automatically to make sure module comes up fine
• – 4.8.2 Added the option to do a manual module update on the 5500-RM520 model which is new
• – 4.8.1 Repeater Mode will Restore the last WiFi config when it is Disabled
• – 4.8.1 Fixed NordVPN failed in full tunnel mode issue
• – 4.8.1 Fixed OpenVPN Server issue when not using a username/password config
• – 4.8.0 Updated Signal Strength Display for the 5500-RM520
• – 4.8.0 Updated IMEI Restore on the 5500-RM520 so does not revert after a factory default
• – 4.7.6 Included support for the MOFI5500-5GXeLTE-RM520 4G/LTE/5G model
• – 4.7.1 Fix Error in Advanced Section for File Sharing
• – 4.6.7 Added Module Speed Boost option that allows faster module cellular speeds (under Mofi Internal Modem --> Module Speed Booster)
• – 4.6.7 Added MOFI to MOFI Wireguard VPN (can connect your router to a MOFI with a public IP to share your network anywhere fast)
• – 4.6.4 Added support for zerotier under VPN Services (used to gain access to your router’s interface when outside your network for free)
• – 4.6.4 Fix issue setting to LTE only when using module firmware 3.10.07
• – 4.6.2 Fixed remote update backup/restore issue.
• – 4.6.0 Fixed issue with band scan on the EM7411 version
• – 4.5.2 Fixed Backup/Restore Option for Restoring Backup Files when manually updating firmware
• – 4.5.0 Fixed Android USB Tethering Issue
• – 4.4.9 Update reconnection script
• – 4.4.8 Fix Mofi Family Shield (blocks porn and bad sites automatically) where it would not disable after it was enabled
• – 4.4.8 Fix Wireguard Issue when setting up on your own server
• – 4.4.7 Fix Menu System
• – 4.4.7 Added Clone MAC to wireless Repeater Mode
• – 4.4.6 5G Forced Mode set between 5G Standalone and 5G NON-Standalone (LTE Assisted)
• – 4.4.6 Signal Strength for5G Fixed
• – 4.4.6 Updated Web Blocker and Ad Block Remover to make it easier to use
• – 4.4.6 Update some IPV6 settings and now can enable this easier from the Mofi Internal Modem Page
• – 4.4.6 Fix IP Pass-Through Potential Issue so make it more robust
• – 4.4.4 Updated Block By MAC Filtering where you can automatically block your kids from the internet during selected time duration like bed time.
• – 4.4.4 Reduce Pings to save on “‘wasted” data use
• – 4.4.4 Fix Wireless Repeater Issue
• – 4.4.1 Added Public IP Super Fast MOFI Cloud Wireguard WG5 server to Cloudlink
• – 4.4.1 Updated Signal Strength Page to Include a LTE, 5GNSA, 5GSA Mode Icon
• – 4.4.1 Add Cell tower ID to signal Strength page
• – 4.4.1 Fixed Express VPN Bug
• – 4.4.1 Added link to Internet Usage Status Page to Main Login Page (no need to log into to check usage)
• – 4.4.1 Added MAC White List and Changed GUI to Wifi Scheduler Adv (can now default block all for better parental control)
• – 4.4.0 Added New MOFI CLOUD WG4-PUBLIC WireGuard Public IP Server (very fast)
• – 4.3.9 Added Button to clear logs when permanent logging is turn on (so it does not full up memory if logs keeps saving)
• – 4.3.7 Added Proton VPN Support under VPN Services
• – 4.3.7 Fixed issue where Description from ACS won’t save under Certain Conditions
• – 4.3.7 Updated ISP TTL FIX for Wireguard to set what the router is set to
• – 4.3.7 Fix bug where Wireguard was still setting routes even when disabled
• – 4.3.4 Fix time issue when scheduling to power off module as there was a bug when setting in hours
• – 4.3.3 Move the free MOFI Wireguard under VPN Servers
• – 4.3.2 Fixed Issue with Wireless Repeater not working with SSID with spaces
• – 4.3.2 Added new Wireguard 3 servers
• – 4.3.2 Added option to power off module every x time for issues with ATT customers
• – 4.3.2 Updated iPhone USB Tethering Drivers
• – 4.2.7 Fixed Usage Page Not Showing up after 4.2.1
• – 4.2.7 Fixed OpenVPN Server Bug
• – 4.2.5 Fixed Fail Over bug created in earlier firmware
• – 4.2.3 Fixed EM7411 Dual to show up in correct mode
• – 4.2.1 Fixed Issue with IMEI not showing up when SIM card not in router
• – 4.2.1 Corrected MTU and Mac-address Saving Issue
• – 4.2.1 Added hidden WiFi Option
• – 4.2.1 Fixed EM7411 to force to MBIM for new module release
• – 4.2.1 AT&T 5G APN in Drop Down List
• – 4.1.9 Fixed Display issue for some 5G bands
• – 4.1.8 Fixed Issue with signal on 5G not displaying properly for the 5500-EM9191
• – 4.1.7 Fixed Samba File Sharing Issue
• – 4.1.7 Added Speedtest to System for customer not using the cellular module
• – 4.1.7 Change wizard to wait to ensure all changes are made before it reboots
• – 4.1.5 Fixed Issue where reconnection scripts was getting deleted
• – 4.1.5 Fixed Android USB Tethering to auto start
• – 4.1.5 Replaced Time Services with Alternative programs
• – 4.1.4 Added ability to change WAN port to a LAN and a LAN to a WAN port
• – 4.1.3 Added openvpn udp/tcp to firewall
• – 4.1.3 ACS SSH can now be activated from gui and it will make a reversed shell back to router to access command line.
• – 4.1.2 Reset Button can now be disabled under mod tweak GUI
• – 4.1.2 Corrected OpenVPN GUI for new tool
• – 4.1.2 Added Network Shares (SAMBA) and filesystem added NTFS/FAT
• – 4.1.2 Fixed Speed Band Lock Interface where it could skip a band without waiting long enough
• – 4.1.2 Updated module flasher option if you want to upgrade module firmware
• – 4.1 Fixed Fail over with IPV6 issue
• – 4.1 Support including for VPN services (PureVpn, Surfshark, ExpressVPN, IPVanish, NordVPN, Cyberghost VPN, PIA VPN, Wireguard)
• – 4.1 Updated many router tools for software
• – 4.0 This firmware is based on Linux Kernel 4.4.302

• If you can't access the router after the update, perform a hard reset: Power OFF and ON the router, wait for the Power LED to turn solid, then press and hold the Reset button (on the back) until the Power LED turns OFF and begins flashing—this will restore factory settings.
• No internet connection: Verify APN settings and ISP TTL values
• Update fails: Verify checksum and re-download firmware