AT&T ZTE MF279 firmware update

[mlumb7]

I have a ZTE MF279 wireless Home Internet Modem/Router from AT&T. It has been problematic for a while and I recently discovered that I can't update to the v 1.11 firmware because I'm running the v1.7 firmware which has a bug that doesn't allow you to update. Does anyone know if there is a manual update process? I know there is a USB port (possibly a service post)on the bottom under the cover. Anyone have any suggestions/info?

[terryjett]

Welcome to the forum!

Have one myself sitting on closet shelf. Figured would hold on to it until found way to upgrade the firmware. Not looking good. Maybe someone will see this post and provide good news

Here is some info you may have already seen:

https://forums.att.com/conversations/ot ... f6061789f4

[mlumb7]

Thanks, I had seen that post and have to agree with the poster. Just seems dumb that there is no USB, or Ethernet method to update the firmware, ONLY through the GUI? Poor Design. So if you have one in the closet, what are you using now?

[terryjett]

Thanks, I had seen that post and have to agree with the poster. Just seems dumb that there is no USB, or Ethernet method to update the firmware, ONLY through the GUI? Poor Design. So if you have one in the closet, what are you using now?

Very poor design but like a fox. In other words they can sell more.

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