Kyocera KR1 Router Latest Firmware

Michael · Last edited by Michael on Mon Jul 10, 2006 10:39 pm; edited 3 times in total

This thread will contain information to when new firmware is available for the Kyocera KR1 Mobile Router.

Please be sure to read the KR1 Mobile Router Firmware Upgrade Guide Before doing a firmware upgrade.

As of 7/10//2006, the latest firmware is:

KR1 Mobile Router Firmware Version 1.002

After doing the upgrade, your KR1 will report the following in the Firmware info:

Use the supplied Ethernet cable, DO NOT perform a KR1 Firmware upgrade over WiFi

Each firmware upgrade can take up to 10 minutes, DO NOT unplug your KR1 while the upgrade is in progress, as it can, "turn your router into a brick" and break it. However, you can see the thread below to "unbrick" your router:

KR1 firmware upgrade warning and unbricking

With each future firmware upgrade, we will be sending out an email notification to those that have purchased their KR1 from us.
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Michael · Posted: Thu Mar 16, 2006 11:38 pm Post subject:

We have had some customers reporting problems when upgrading their KR1 with the latest firmware. Some of these users have "turned their KR1 into a Brick" (translation = KR1 is dead). Luckily, the URL below will give you directions to restore your KR1:

KR1 firmware upgrade warning and unbricking

Here is the problem

Depending on what browser you use, you may or may not get a full download of the firmware to your hard disk. If you get an incomplete download, you can have big problems after doing a firmware upgrade.

Part of the problem, is that not all browsers know how to handle the firmware file. For example, Safari displays the firmware as garbage in your window vs. downloading (easily fixed, by ctlr-clicking/right-clicking and downloading, but then you need to change the file extension).

This problem would be easily fixed, if Kyocera would zip the file.

We will be getting a "good download" of the latest firmware, zipping it and placing it on our server to download. If you are a KR1 customer, email support@Booster-Antenna.com, and we will send the download link to you.

Also, when doing a firmware upgrade, wait at least 10 minutes before resetting (if it doesn't reset itself after the upgrade).

Finally, check the Firmware File size, before doing the upgrade.

RK1002.bix should be 3,338,762 bytes.
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Michael · Posted: Fri Mar 17, 2006 10:41 pm Post subject:

Check the file sizes BEFORE upgrading. Download the Kyocera Guide and follow that.

For our customers, we created a more detailed step by step directions (good job Scott & Wendy) on how to upgrade your KR1 Firmware. If you got the KR1 from us, email support@Booster-Antenna.com asking for the KR1 Firmware guide, and we will email you the PDF (including links to the zipped firmware at our site):

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Michael · Posted: Wed Jul 19, 2006 7:05 pm Post subject:

Kyocera has released RK1006, here is the link:

http://www.kyocera-wireless.com/support/drivers/RK1006.bix

For our customers, we will be updating our PDF directions and have it ready on Thursday 7.19.2006. We will automatically send out an email to all those that purchased a KR1 from us (Booster-Antenna.com), with a link to the PDF.

Before attempting a firmware upgrade, you should read the following thread for tips and advice. If you fail to follow the directions, you you can damage your KR1 so that it becomes a 'brick'

KR1 firmware upgrade warning and unbricking
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Michael · Posted: Wed Nov 29, 2006 4:00 pm Post subject:

Kyocera has released RK1007 Firmware, the changes include:

Support for 3 new Sprint Phones:

- Samsung A900
- Samsung A920
- Sanyo MM-7500

Support for Sprint DataLink (needed for Sprint's VPN).
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Michael · Posted: Mon Dec 18, 2006 3:51 pm Post subject:

Kyocera has officially released RK1008, this release supports the Novatel S720 Rev A PCMCIA modem
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Scott · Posted: Fri Feb 09, 2007 8:33 pm Post subject:

UPDATE ON THE KR1 UPGRADING and "UNBRICKING" PROCESS

Kyocera's official word is that the KR1 recovery process only works with Windows and Internet Explorer (based on how the information was conveyed, we take this to mean Windows XP SP2 with IE v6.0.2900..., until we can receive further clarification). They are indicating that Firefox/Safari/Camino/Opera/Conquerer, etc, will not work. As well, this hints that consistently successful UPGRADES will only work with a Windows computer and Internet Explorer version 6.

(note to Mac users: Booster-Antenna.com can provide a KR1 that has already had the upgrade applied, or if you bought your KR1 from our store, use one of our upgrade services: (mail-in or advanced)

As of Feb 9th, 2007, Kyocera's seven-page firmware upgrade document does not warn against platform or browser type/version issues, even though these may appear to exist (and even though the document itself has a screen shot depicting the FireFox button bar).

They also fail to suggest that there is a need to remove the EVDO data device BEFORE attempting to upgrade. That is an important step everyone should take.

Kyocera's online document covering the recovery process does not yet reflect any of these new methods/policies either, as they include information for setting up your Mac to do the recovery process (Macs don't have Internet Explorer version 6): "Note: This procedure varies depending on your operating system. Please reference sections for Windows XP, Windows 2000, or MAC, as applicable."

Other items worth mentioning:

Only attempt the recovery process with your EVDO PC Card or USB modem/tethered phone REMOVED from the device (unplug the device prior to powering up the KR1).

Make sure the Ethernet cable is NOT plugged between the KR1 and computer at the time you power on the KR1.

AFTER the KR1 is powered on, and the computer has been set to the 192.168.0.2 static IP settings, and the subnet mask is set to 255.255.255.0 and the gateway is set to 192.168.0.1, THEN plug in the Ethernet cable between the two.

Do not close browser, open new browser windows, run apps, etc. while the process is taking place.

Make sure you wait TEN minutes BEFORE you remove the power cable from the KR1.

If it appears that the recovery process was successful, RESET the KR1 back to factory default settings prior to doing anything further.

Michael · Posted: Fri May 04, 2007 8:54 pm Post subject:

Kyocera has released RK1010, which adds support for:

- Sprint U720
- Verizon USB720
- Sprint PX-500
- Verizon PC5750
- Kyocera KPC680 (EVDO Rev A ExpressCard w/Adapter - not yet shipping)
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