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# CUDY-21

## Upgrading the CUDY-21 Router for VESTA Integration

<figure><img src="/files/mcGUqKWQOeYfoi0LpUyT" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

Integrating your CUDY-21 router with VESTA enhances your Internet connectivity and offers advanced networking features. Follow the steps below to upgrade your CUDY-21 router and prepare it for integration with VESTA.

### Prerequisites

Before starting the upgrade process, ensure you have the following:

* VESTA control panel
* The CUDY-21 router connected to your computer.
* Downloaded the latest firmware version for the CUDY-21 router from the official website or following file:&#x20;

{% file src="/files/mLEYqVBKoLCEHK1eiSSs" %}
CUDY FIRMAWARE&#x20;
{% endfile %}

### Step 1: Access the Router's Admin Interface

1. Connect the router by cable to the PC or the main router.
2. Access the router's IP: 192.168.10.1 (Get in the same range if connecting directly via PC) or cudy.net
3. Enable WAN:

<figure><img src="/files/ANuCNrrio075N3LcISp3" alt=""><figcaption><p>Advanced configuration</p></figcaption></figure>

<figure><img src="/files/uPn3064iac0gNWChNYaT" alt=""><figcaption><p>Advanced configuration</p></figcaption></figure>

### Step 3: Update Firmware of CUDY router

<figure><img src="/files/JiQAZySHnMXxdyGzmgKt" alt=""><figcaption><p>Advanced configuration -> SYSTEM</p></figcaption></figure>