The firmware should already be upgraded to the latest 2.05 version as of right now as we had this done at all our authorised dealers in order to avoid kernel upgrade issues.
Satellites are fairly up to date with all receivable North American satellites from 177.0W to 0.8W separated by band.
Firmware updates can be made via USB or the Internet on network connected receivers. Integrated Internet apps include Youtube, Online radio player and coming soon, IPTV