How to update NAPCO StarLink firmware

To upgrade the firmware on a NAPCO StarLink radio, log into the NAPCO NOC Radio Management Center, select your communicator, and use the checkins tab to initiate a Smart Download.

Update Steps via NAPCO NOC

  • Open the NAPCO NOC website and sign in with your dealer credentials.
  • Select the specific communicator you need to update.
  • Click on the Checkins tab and select Firmware Download.
  • Check the box for Smart Download.
  • Click Initiate Firmware Download and confirm by selecting Yes.
  • Wait for the process to complete, click Refresh, and verify the current version matches the available target version.

Important On-Site & Hardware Precautions

  • Ensure a technician is on-site during the update, which is required for fire and UL burglary communicators.
  • Check if a physical hardware jumper (such as jumper X5_J1 on certain legacy setups or dual-path configurations) needs to be removed or turned off before pushing the update.

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