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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Procedure

{{ $t('productDocDetail.updateTime') }}: 2026-01-04

Step 1.Obtain the pre-upgrade check package and the corresponding MD5 file. Make sure that the MD5 value is correct.

Package Name

Supported Model

MD5 Value

AF8.0.106_precheck(20250928).bin

All models except the following models

2CE91FD773702947129E8D093A48A819

Step 2.Log in to the Network Secure console, choose System > Maintenance > Service Packs, and upload the pre-upgrade check package. After the package is uploaded, click Install.

Step 3.After the installation is complete, check the result. If the installation is successful, you can upgrade to Network Secure 8.0.106. If it fails, troubleshoot issues based on the error message, and reinstall the package until the installation is successful. You can contact a technical support representative for help if needed.

You can upgrade to Network Secure 8.0.106 if Installed is displayed in the Status column, as shown in the following figure:

Smooth Upgrade of Configurations, Logs, and Data: Supported

Central Manager: Supported

Passthrough: Supported

Two-node HA pairs: Supported