Athena NGFW (Next-Generation Firewall)

Athena NGFW (previously known as Network Secure) provides comprehensive protection for every network perimeter, ensuring the safety of your valuable assets, data, and users from emerging threats.
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Upgrade Methods

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Table 1:Table 1: Upgrade Methods

Upgrade Object

Description

Firmware Updater

•  Sangfor Updater cannot be used to upgrade to the new version.

• The new version can be upgraded by importing an upgrade package on the System > Maintenance > Upgrade page of the Network Secure console.

Databases

•  For online update, go to System > Security Capability Update to update databases.

• For offline update, obtain update packages in Self Services > Download at https://community.sangfor.com/

Licensing

Go to System > General Settings > Licensing to check if the license for software upgrade has expired. If the license has expired, renew it.