How Do I Update the Modem Firmware on a Siemens Speed Stream 4100?

A modem's firmware is easily updated by accessng the Internet.

Your Siemens Speed Stream 4100 modem's firmware--drivers loaded onto the modem's Read-Only Memory (ROM) that control the device's functions--regularly needs to be updated to load new security patches, drivers and other programs related to the device. Firmware updates are released by the modem's manufacturer, Siemens, as a file download. Once the firmware is updated, your Speed Stream 4100 modem will restart and return to a working state so you can continue accessing the Internet.

Things You'll Need

• Internet connection
• Internet browser
• Ethernet cable (optional)

Instructions

Downloading the Firmware Update

1. Open your computer's Internet browser.

2. Enter subscriber.communications.siemens.com/upg/005-D240-A5F-SBC53-4100.zip in the URL field at the top of the browser.

3. Press the "Enter" or "Return" key on your computer's keyboard. The "Opening 005-D240-A5F-SBC53-4100.zip" dialog box will open.

4. Click "Save File," "Save As" or "Save." Select a directory to save the firmware file in or select "Desktop."

5. Navigate to the directory containing the downloaded file. Right-click on the file. Select "Extract All."

6. Click "Next." Click "Next" on the "Select a Destination" screen.

7. Click "Finish."

8. Right-click the "005-D240-A5F-SBC53-4100.upg" folder. Select "Copy."

9. Navigate to your computer's "Desktop." Right-click in any blank area. Select "Paste."

Installing the Firmware Update

1. Confirm that the Siemens Speed Stream 4100 modem is connected to your computer via an Ethernet cable.

   If the modem is not connected, connect it now by plugging the ends of a piece of Ethernet cable into the "Ethernet" ports on both the modem and your computer.

2. Open your computer's Internet browser.

3. Enter 192.168.0.1 in the URL box at the top of the browser.

4. Press the "Enter" or "Return" key on your computer's keyboard. The Siemens Speed Stream 4100 modem's configuration page will open.

5. Click the "Advanced" icon on the left of the configuration page. An options menu will open.

6. Click the "Update Modem" icon.

7. Enter the "Modem Access Code," located on the yellow sticker on the bottom of the modem, if prompted to "Enter the Modem Access Code." Click "Continue."

8. Click "Browse." Navigate to your computer's "Desktop." Select the "005-D240-A5F-SBC53-4100.upg" folder.

9. Click "Open."

10. Click the "Update Software from PC" icon at the bottom of the modem's configuration page.

    The modem's firmware will update and the messages "The software update completed successfully!" and "The modem will now reboot to let the new software take effect" will be displayed.

Tips & Warnings

• Once the modem's firmware is updated, you can delete the "005-D240-A5F-SBC53-4100.upg" file.

References

• Subscriber.Communications.Siemens.com: SBC UPG Update for 4100
• Search CIO Mid Market.Tech Target.com: What is Firmware
• DSL Reports.com: All FAQs » Ameritech - SBC FAQ » 2.4 Efficient 4100 Modem

Resources

• Gigaset.com: Siemens Customer Care