19. Maintenance (Firmware Upgrade)
Upgrade the NetCommander IP firmware to take advantage of new features. When updated firmware is available, it will be posted in the Support section of Tripp Lite’s website – www.tripplite.com. If there is no firmware available on the Tripp Lite website, there is not an updated version available.
From the menu select Firmware Upgrade. The Firmware Upgrade window appears showing the current firmware version. See the figure below.
1.Verify the current Firmware Version on your NetCommander IP and match it against the Firmware Upgrade available on Tripp Lite’s website. If they match, you are running the most current firmware and do not need to upgrade.
2.If you are not running the most current firmware, locate the Firmware Upgrade File in the Support section of Tripp Lite’s website and save it to the currently selected computer.
3.In the Firmware Upgrade screen of the Web Configuration Interface, click the Browse button and select the Firmware Upgrade File you just saved.
4.Click Start Upgrade. The upgrade starts. On completion, click Reboot. The unit reboots. After about 30 seconds the Login page appears.
Note: If during a firmware update there is a power failure and you can no longer access the system, you can restore the device firmware from the Safe mode. See the Restore Device Firmware section on page
Depending on the type of firmware upgrade, the following settings may be erased: User settings, server names, mouse and video adjustments. The network settings remain intact. For more information refer to the firmware release notes.
20. Restore Factory Settings
You can restore the NetCommander IP unit to the factory settings. This restores the original NetCommander IP parameters, resetting all the information added by the administrators, including: Network settings*, Servers, Switches, Users, Passwords etc.
* You have the option to preserve Network settings – explained below.
Warning: Once reset, the data cannot be retrieved.
To restore factory settings
1.From the menu select Restore Factory Settings. Restore Factory Settings appears. See the figure below.
2.Check the box if you want to preserve Network settings.
3.Click Restore. Device settings are now restored to their defaults.
21. Saving Changes & Logging Out
Save & Restart: To save any configuration changes and restart the NetCommander IP click Save & Restart.
Logout: To exit the Configuration menu and close the session, click Logout.
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