| Item | Specification / Notes | |------|----------------------| | | Fully charged battery (or connected to power). Low power during upgrade = bricked device. | | USB Flash Drive | 2GB to 16GB, formatted to FAT32 (not NTFS or exFAT). | | Stable Computer | Windows PC (7/10/11) for downloading and extracting files. | | Firmware File | The correct .abs or .bin file for WS6979 (not WS6906 or other models). | | Screwdriver (optional) | Some units require opening the battery cover to access a “recovery” button. |
: New firmware ensures the device can handle the latest DVB-S2 and DVB-T2 standards. satlink ws6979 software upgrade free
Dust can cause upgrade failures. Use compressed air to clean the port before any future upgrade. | | Stable Computer | Windows PC (7/10/11)
Plug the USB drive into the port on the side of your Satlink meter. | : New firmware ensures the device can
Sometimes, but not always. Newer bootloaders may block downgrades. Only downgrade if the new firmware has a major bug.
The Satlink WS-6979 Go to product viewer dialog for this item.
Ensure your device is fully charged or plugged into the power adapter. Do not power off during the process, as this can brick the meter.