Fonera 2.0 Get Started

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DO NOT USE INTERNET EXPLORER The first time you connect to the Fonera 2.0
Internet Explorer doesn't work properly with the factory-software of the Fonera 2.0
The first time you connect please use any other browser i.e.: Firefox, Safari, Chrome, etc.
Use a USB 2.0 HUB Powered Externally to connect USB devices to the Fonera 2.0
It prevents potential failures due to insufficiently powered supplied hardware
and allows to plug several devices to the Fonera 2.0 at the same time

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Update the Fonera 2.0 to the latest firmware

It is strongly advised to update your Fonera 2.0 to the latest firmware (software the Fonera 2.0) as soon as you receive it, in order to get the latest bug fixes and functionalities.

Updating to the latest firmware is very simple:

Fonera 2.0 LEDs

Install the Fonera 2.0

  • 1.1.1 Connect the white Ethernet port of the Fonera 2.0 to your ADSL/Cable modem or router.
  • 1.1.2 Plug the power cable, and wait about 2 to 3 minutes, so the wireless LED turns on.


Fonera 2.0 Ports

Check that your Fonera 2.0 can access the Internet

To update to the latest firmware your Fonera 2.0 needs to be able to access the internet, when the Fonera 2.0 can connect to the Internet it's power LED is green. If the LED remains orange after a few minutes it means that the Fonera can't connect to the internet.

Possible reasons:

  • 1.2.1 With some cable modems you will have to do the following
  • 1.2.2 In case you have only a DSL modem (not a router) and you normally have to authenticate on your computer to get Internet access (PPPoE), check out this page.
  • 1.2.3 If the way your home network is configured requires that you set a static IP, check out this page



Click on the Abort Wizard button

Update to the latest firmware

  • 1.3.1 Connect to the Fonera 2.0 using the black Ethernet port, or connecting to the private WiFi signal, named MyPlace (the WPA passphrase is the S/N written beneath your Fonera 2.0). Make sure you are only connected to the Fonera (no cable connected to your router while connected through WiFi for exemple)
  • 1.3.2 Open your navigator (Firefox, Safari, not Internet explorer) and type http://fonera or http://192.168.10.1 in the address bar.
  • 1.3.3 Abort the wizard, as all configurations will be lost after the update.


Click on the Application menu


  • 1.3.4 Go to the application menu, the password is "admin"


Click on "Firmware Upgrade to 2.2.5.0"


  • 1.3.5 Click on the "+" sign in front of "Firmware Upgrade to 2.2.5.0"
  • 1.3.6 Wait a few seconds until the upgrader application gets installed. The page reloads and prompt "Application was installed".


Click on the Upgrade icon
  • 1.3.7 Go back to the dashboard, an Upgrade icon is now displayed.
  • 1.3.8 Click on "Upgrade". The upgrade process lasts 30 minutes, during this time do not disconnect the Fonera from it's power supply, it might damage its firmware.
  • 1.3.9 When the process is completed the Fonera 2.0 reboots and the wireless LED turns ON.
  • 1.3.10 Connect again to the Fonera 2.0 and visit http://fonera or http://192.168.10.1 (this time you can use Internet explorer if you like) and follow the wizard.
  • 1.3.11 Remember to register your Fonera 2.0 so will be able to connect to all FON Spots around the world for free!


Register your Fonera 2.0

Register your Fonera 2.0

  • 1.4.1 When clicking on the register button you have to enter your FON credentials (email and password). If you are forwarded to your My FON user zone, logout from fon.com, get back to the Fonera dashboard and click on the register button again.
  • 1.4.2 After entering your credential, fill out all required fields on the registration form by entering your Country, Region, etc. You can use the map to drag and drop the FON Spot exactly where it is.



Expert Mode (alternative upgrade method)

Only recommended for experienced users

If you don't have Internet connection with your Fonera 2.0 (i.e. if PPPoE or static IP settings are needed), you can also manually upload the Firmware. This is also the way to switch to the developer firmware version of the Fonera 2.0.

Know issues about the latest Fonera 2.0 Firmware version

What's new in the latest firmware

Here is a list of the new features:

  • Application to upload photos to flickr automatically
  • Application to upload photos to Picasa automatically
  • Application to upload photos to Facebook automatically
  • Adds hard drive network sharing menu
  • Adds hard drive backup menu
  • Enhanced torrent client:
    • Fixed crashes
    • Lets you chose the port and automatically opened it in the firewall
  • Enhanced 3G support
  • Enhanced Filebrowser
  • Better design of the dashboard
  • More space for new applications
  • Multi-partition disks can be labeled
  • Static DHCP leases can be sent
  • Nintendo DS can now connect to the Internet through the Fonera 2.0 (bugfix)
  • WiFi-WAN Compatible with more access points (bugfix)
  • Dashboard can be browsed with Internet Explorer
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