Buffalo firmware update how long

Does it fix an issue you have? If not, I'd suggest not doing it. Actually we don't have an issue, but it said that the SMB vulnerability bug is fixed. I'm afraid if I will not update this we are prone to cyber attacks. Backup the data before proceeding. It doesnt hurt to update the firmware especially for the SMB vulnerability. That's clearly something you need from the update. It makes sense in that case to take the risk. It will not wipe your data, I have done it countless times and it doesn't do that.

This fix came 3 months after the sMB vulnerability was released. I applied to the only two Terastations we have left and everything went well. If you are super worried backup to an External usb drive and then update. LaserValley Technologies is an IT service provider. Firmware upgrades are a necessary evil, they introduce the chance of error, but offer salvation against a now known bad guy. Guys thanks for all the reply. I've apply the firmware update and no harm done in our data.

An a lot of info on RAID in general. However, you may visit 'Cookie Settings' to provide controlled consent. Knowledge Base Search by either entering keywords or by selecting a product. Access Settings, the TeraStation's web user interface, by entering the current IP address of the unit into a web browser.

If NAS Navigator is not installed, download and install the application by clicking here. Go to the Buffalo website downloads page and enter your model number. Scroll to the firmware section and select the firmware update utility for Windows. Once the download finishes, right-click the zip file and choose "Extract All" or use your preferred utility to un-zip the file.

Before posting on our computer help forum, you must register. Click here it's easy and free. Welcome, Guest. Please login or register. Did you miss your activation email? Forum only search News:. Home Help Login Register. Pages: [ 1 ] Go Down. I went through all the setup and everything and got to the admin menu in the browser interface and was prompted to a firmware update available.

I started the update and have now been sitting at the update screen for 2 days now with no progress evident.