Flash ZigStar LAN Gateway Firmware¶

Requirements¶

NodeMCU PyFlasher
ZigStarGW-FW¹
USB-C Type Cable

Flash firmware¶

Step 1: Activate Flash Mode¶

To enable flash mode on ESP32, BOOT button/switch should be pressed before you plug in your USB cable.
Press and HOLD for 5 seconds after you plugged in your USB cable to PC.

*Be sure DIP switch is in ESP Mode( or jumpers are not soldered)

Press&Hold-BOOT

Step 2: Firmware flashing¶

Start the previously loaded NodeMCU pyFlasher Tool, and select the identified serial port from the list, as well as the downloaded firmware file.

Done

At this point you are up and running.
Access your device by IP or hostname using your browser.

Note

Flashing is required only once if you assembly device yourself or move from ESP-HOME. Use ZigStarGW_vx.x.x.full.binfor NodeMCU PyFlasher

Step 3: ZigBee Firmware Update ( Optional )¶

In case you want to update/install your Zigbee Firmware, follow ZigStar MultiTool Instructions

Update your firmware¶

To update your existing firmware² just go to your browser and access your device by IP or hostname.

Done

Congratulations, you are on last firmware.²

Download ZigStarGW_vx.x.x.full.binif you are using NodeMCU PyFlasher ↩
Will be downloaded .bin , is specially for OTA update. ↩↩