The Edimax FWUpgradeTool is a dedicated Windows utility designed to scan your local network and upgrade the system software on the Edimax SP-1101W Smart Plug Switch. Updating your firmware ensures better device stability, secure cloud communication, and compatibility with modern management apps like EdiLife.
Here is the complete manual execution guide for the upgrade process, utilizing both the official desktop utility and the alternative web-browser mechanism. Phase 1: Preparation & Prerequisites
Before initiating the upgrade, ensure your environment meets these exact requirements:
Network Alignment: Your PC or notebook must be connected to the same local Wi-Fi or wired network as the smart plug.
Operating System: The Official Edimax FWUpgradeTool Utility supports Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, and 10.
Power Stability: Do not unplug or power down either device during the flashing process. Method A: Upgrading via the Windows Tool
This is the standard approach using Edimax’s dedicated firmware software.
Download and Extract: Extract the downloaded FWUpgradeTool ZIP file on your Windows computer.
Scan for Plugs: Launch the executable. The program automatically scans your local network subnet.
Select Device: Choose your specific SP-1101W unit from the populated device list. If it does not appear, click Search to refresh.
Execute the Update: Click Upgrade. The status line will change to “Preparing”.
Finalize: Once a pop-up displays “Upgrade Success,” wait for the device status to change to “Firmware up to date” before closing the utility. Method B: Manual Web Browser Alternative
If the Windows utility fails to locate your smart plug, you can flash the raw binary file directly through the device’s hidden local HTTP server. Step 1: Boot into Setup Mode Unplug and replug the SP-1101W.
Press and hold the physical Reset button on the plug for 10 seconds, then release it.
The Network LED will flash quickly in red, reboot, and transition to a slow red flash. This indicates it is acting as a standalone Wi-Fi Access Point. Step 2: Extract the Binary Download the Firmware Upgrade Tool archive.
Use an archive unpacker like 7-Zip to extract the self-extracting archive (.exe) file.
Locate the file labeled SP1101W_2.04_upg.bin (or your targeted version). Step 3: Connect and Flash
On your computer, open your Wi-Fi settings and connect to the network named EdiPlug.Setup. No password is required.
Open your web browser and navigate directly to: http://192.168.20.3:10000/tnupgrade.html.
When prompted for credentials, use the default factory login: Username: admin Password: 1234
Click the file selection button on the interface, upload your extracted .bin file, and click Apply. Phase 3: Post-Upgrade Factory Reset & App Re-Link
After completing either method, you must re-initialize the device database to avoid cloud sync errors:
Press and hold the Reset button for over 10 seconds until the red LED flashes quickly to clear the old settings.
Open the modern EdiLife app on your iOS or Android mobile device.
Connect your phone back to the plug’s temporary Wi-Fi configuration broadcast (e.g., EdiPlug.Setup).
Follow the app prompts to assign a custom device name, establish a secure password, and link it back to your primary home Wi-Fi network.
If you run into any road blocks, please let me know which version of Windows you are using, if the tool is throwing a specific error code, or if the network LED is showing a different color pattern. Download – EDIMAX
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