Firmware Update 5.1.5f2 Won't Go

I'm trying to update my firmware, and from the instructions it says to hold down the Power button until the light flashes or until one hears a long tone. I hold down the Power button, and neither happens, but I do get dumped into Open Firmware, which only describes the two options, Mac-boot or Shut-down.
What do I need to do to update this firmware?

The directions had said 'Hold it down until . . .'
I tried the power button again this AM, after living with the problem a day or two, and I finally got the tone and the flashing light. I immediately released the button, and it did its thing. So, success.
Thanks for your suggestion.
--Mark

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Hello SC_W,
The IP address can be fixed by going to Setup > Network Config > TCP/IP Config from the printer front panel.
Then select Manual and set the IP as manual.. I would using an higher value to avoid IP conflicts (e.g. if the current IP is 10.0.0.1, change only the last part to 10.0.0.20 so the address will remain and won't be used by other devices when the printer is powered off.)
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Additionally, as Apple products uses Bonjour, I could see some discussions on this matter for the Home Hub 3.0.
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https://community.bt.com/t5/Other-BB-Queries/HomeHub-3-Apple-Bonjour-not-working-for-AirPlay-AirPrin...
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From your Mac go to System Preferences > Print & Scan, click the Plus sign and then click the IP tab.
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