MOFI6500-5GXeLTE Firmware Update Guide

Supported Models

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Last Update 1 年前

  • MOFI6500-5GXeLTE (no sim card option)
  • MOFI6500-5GXeLTE-EM7411
  • MOFI6500-5GXeLTE-EM7411-DUAL
  • MOFI6500-5GXeLTE-RM520
  • MOFI6500-5GXeLTE-FN990A28
  • MOFI6500-5GXeLTE-FN990A40

Firmware Download

Download Location: https://mofinetwork.com/6500-downloads/

File Format: .bin file

Always verify MD5 checksum before installation

Pre-Update Requirements

  • ⚠️ 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

Update Process

Step 1: Download Firmware

  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 or Choose File
  3. Select the downloaded firmware file
  4. Verify checksum matches the one provided with the download
  5. 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

Post-Update Configuration

  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

Key Features in v1.6.6

  • Updated VLAN feature for multiple VLAN
  • Fixed WiFi Repeater connection issues
  • Upgraded IPSec
  • Updated Wireguard Server
  • FirstNet connection fixes
  • IPv6 improvements
  • T-Mobile disconnect issue resolution

Previous Fixes/Enhancements

Change logs:
  • – 1.6.6 Updated VLAN feature to create multiple VLAN if required
  • – 1.6.5 Fixed issue with WiFi Repeater (WiFi as WAN) connection issue with no password
  • – 1.6.5 Upgraded IP Sec
  • – 1.6.3 Updated Wireguard Server
  • – 1.6.3 Firstnet connection fix
  • – 1.5.4 Fixed IP V6 enable/block for remote management
  • – 1.5.0 Fixed Tmobile disconnect issue
  • – 1.40 Enabled IPV4/IPV6 as default ON instead of just IPV4
  • – 1.38 Fix Issue with IP Pass-Through (Bridge Mode)
  • – 1.38 Increase boot up time
  • – 1.38 Clean up and optimized with best performance
  • – 1.30 Fixed Bug with boot up not connecting all the time with SIM in router
  • – 1.27 Faster Internet Bootup Time
  • – 1.27 Cumulative Bug Fixes
  • – 1.26 Updated Speed Band Lock Feature
  • – 1.25 Added nextwork shares
  • – 1.25 Updated many software packages to latest build
  • – 1.23 Added USB Android Tethering
  • – 1.19 Updated Mofi Wifi Page
  • – 1.17 Fixed Reconnection Issie that was causing some disconnects
  • – 1.17 Added Speed Band Lock
  • – 1.17 Added Band Lock
  • – 1.16 Added Signal Stenght Status
  • – 1.15 Updated Reconnection Script with Ping option
  •  – 1.14 Fix MTU issue to allow to change MTU settings properly on new Telit modules
  • – 1.13 Updated OpenVPN to version 2.5.3
  • – 1.13 Updated IPSec Strongwan to verison 5.9.2
  • – 1.13 Updated Wireguard to version wireguard 1.0.20210914 using Kernel 5.4.238
  • – 1.13 Wireless Repeater Mode (WiFi as WAN) to make the interface easier to use
  • – 1.11 Fixed Bridge Mode / IP Pass Through Issue
  • – 1.08 Added Quick Start Wizard
  • – 1.08 Fixed Usage Menu to view usage without needing to log in

Troubleshooting

  • 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

Video Tutorial

Support Resources

  • Configuration Location: Mofi Internal Modem → Configuration tab
  • APN Configuration: Use Setup Wizard for best results
  • ISP TTL Settings: Try values 64, 65, and 117

  • For technical support, contact MoFi Network customer service.

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