Upgrading your Thuraya satellite phone or IP is easy. Use the links below to access the most recent firmware upgrade files, drivers, installation manuals and important technical bulletins.
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The Thuraya XT-Hotspot is a Wi-Fi router that uses the GmPRS or Circuit-switched data (CSD) connection of the Thuraya XT, XT-PRO and XT-PRO DUAL for quick and secure satellite Internet connectivity.
For XT-Hotspots to be used only with XTs having IMEIs between 356978 02 100001 and 356978 02 199999:
- The XT-Hotspot is compatible with these XTs out of the box. No upgrade required.
For XT-Hotspots to be used with all Thuraya XTs, including those having IMEIs greater than 356978 02 200001 as well as all XT-PROs and XT-PRO DUALs:
If your unit is not already upgraded with the latest firmware, the XT-Hotspot will need to be upgraded according to the following process (please note - once the below process has been completed, the upgraded XT-Hotspot will work with all Thuraya XTs, XT-PROs, and XT-PRO DUALs regardless of the IMEI number):
Step 1
Before starting the upgrade, please take note of the following precautions:
Step 2
Download the appropriate ZIP file according to your XT-Hotspot hardware version. There are two types of XT-Hotspot hardware. Please make sure to only use the correct version of firmware with the version of XT-Hotspot hardware otherwise the hotspot may be permanently damaged.
Type 1: TL-MR3040 v1 (there is no 3G switch on the device)
Please use firmware XT-Hotspot V1 without 3G
Type 2: TL-MR3040 v2 (it has a 3G switch on the side opposite from the power switch)
Please use firmware XT-Hotspot V2 with 3G
Step 3
After downloading and unzipping the appropriate firmware file:
Username: admin
Password: admin
Or
Username: root
Password: admin
1a88ac0f313a5492cf69ddcd3916de0e (XT-Hotspot V1 without 3G)
or
1f0940226eb5b79d36b416d066f70217 (XT-Hotspot V2 with 3G)
To use with Circuit-switched data:
Username: admin
Password: admin
Or
Username: root
Password: admin