DW5820e Linux Firmware Switch Tool

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This package contains the Firmware Switch Tool for Dell Wireless 5820e LTE Mobile Broadband. It is supported on Dell Latitude, Inspiron and Precision systems that run the Linux operating system.
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Initial release.
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Version

6.1.0.7, A00

Release date

20 May 2019

Download Type

Firmware

Category

Modem/Communications

Importance

Recommended
Dell Technologies recommends applying this update during your next scheduled update cycle. The update contains changes to maintain overall system health. It ensures that the system software remains current and compatible with other system modules (firmware, BIOS, drivers, and software) and may include other new features.
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File Format: Firmware Images
File Name: L850_vV6.1.0.7_Linux.deb
File Size: 15.35 MB
This is a large file. Depending on your connection speed, it may take some time to download.
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MD5:
79f8391b1e44bc7d4215f4fce2a51693
SHA1:
671e1ff299ca93147a084bc528bfb42bb35870e1
SHA-256:
1ad17c02ed203c8e1ee1c82b0cb1dfa33a2f11c326f3d01ca23778ec80c24127

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The Firmware Switch (FWSWITCH) tool is required for firmware upgrade of DW5820e. It is also used to update a compatible firmware for SIM-based firmware switch solution on DW5820e, to connect to the mobile network.
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Download
1. Click Download File to download the file.
2. When the File Download window is displayed, click Save to save the file to your hard drive.

Installation
1. Press Ctrl+Alt+T to open terminal window.
2. Use the command to install the deb. For instance, $sudo dpkg -i FWSWITCH_TOOL_V1.0.8.deb
3. After installing the fwswtich, it will keep running in the background. The fwswitch will upgrade the modem device automatically.

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