Performing the Iridium Go Firmware Upgrade

1. Go to www.iridiumgo.com/update and save the file to your desktop
   
1. Alternate download location: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/xqu2ivvy5sxtq2jg4e2m0/maxwell-2.3-1-g877e758.frm?rlkey=ksp7rwq5qg7w714efpfe9x67f&dl=1
2. Release Notes also available here: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/qanuvh76vihme86c24m4l/2.3.1_release_notes_Final_2025.pdf?rlkey=76gxbl449fgx08u0x85pusikm&dl=1

1. Raise the antenna to an upright position
   
2. Wait for the device to power up (takes approx. 1 min) to begin registration with the Iridium network

1. Open USB cover and firmly plug in the USB cable that is already connected to AC plug or car charger

1. Press either left or right navigation button for menu to appear
   
2. Press “NEXT” button until you get to “INFORMATION” option
   
3. Press “SELECT”
   
4. Note the SSID number and f/w (firmware) version

1. Look for the SSID number (you noted down in step 4), in the lists of Wi-Fi networks available on your computer/laptop
   
2. Connect your laptop/computer to this Wi-Fi network (SSID)
   
3. Open a web browser using the latest version of either Chrome, Firefox or IE
   
4. Enter 192.168.0.1 in the address bar and press enter
   
5. Login with an administrator account, the Username & Password are set to “guest” by default and press enter

1. Go to the “SYSTEM” tab
   
2. Click on “Choose File” and select the firmware file you saved on your desktop
   
3. Click on upgrade, and wait until the progress/status bar reaches 100% completion

1. New progress bar will appear below the firmware upgrade to indicate that the unit is restarting
   
2. If the device has lost Wi-Fi connection, ensure to reconnect (follow Step 5)

1. Follow Step 4

Ensure that the Firmware version is now updated to 2.3.1

iOS/Android Users should ALSO download the latest Iridium Go app version (iOS App v2.0.2, Android App v.2.1.3 or higher) through the App Store to ensure full compatibility.