Gefen ext-dvikvm-lan user manual Upgrading the Firmware

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Appendix
Upgrading the Firmware	Page Title

The following items are required to upgrade the firmware:

•Gefen DVI KVM over IP

•Computer (Mac or PC)

•Firmware files

1.Download the firmware for the DVI KVM over IP from the Gefen Web site.

To limit the number of channels to 17 or less, please refer to 17 Channels or Less or go to page 47.

2.Extract both firmware files from the .ZIP file. The .ZIP file contains two files: ►► TX_host_kernel_A511_webfwh_v[version]d.bin (Sender unit) ►► RX_client_kernel_A511_webfwc_v[version]d.bin (Receiver unit)

3.Access the Web interface by entering the IP address of the Sender or Receiver unit. The order in which the Sender and Receiver units are upgraded does not matter.

Refer to Displaying the IP Address if necessary.

4.Under the System tab, click the Update Firmware frame.

5.Click the Browse... button and select the firmware for the unit that is being upgraded: If upgrading the Sender unit, select the filename beginning with “TX”. If upgrading the Receiver unit, select the filename beginning with “RX”.

6.Click the Update button.

7.After a few moments, the Web interface will indicate that the upgrade process has been started.

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Contents 3GSDIDVI KVM General Safety Information Important Safety InstructionsProduct Registration Warranty InformationImportant Notice Contacting Gefen Technical SupportOperating Notes Operating Notes Features Features and Packing ListPacking List Table of Contents Appendix Page DVI Front Sender Unit LayoutSender Unit Layout BackReceiver Unit Layout Receiver Unit Layout Using a Direct Connection InstallationInstallation Local Area Network LAN Connection Getting Started RS-232 Supplementary ConnectionsIR Emitter Sample Wiring DiagramPage Operating DVI KVM over IP Displaying the IP Address Basic OperationRemote IP = Sender unit Basic OperationOperating the DVI KVM over IP Setting the IP Mode Setting the Video Channel Enabling or Disabling Video over IP Unicast and Multicast Modes Configuring Unicast ModeUnicast and Multicast Modes Unicast mode Receiver unit R1 is connected to Sender unit S2 Switching between Sender units in Unicast modeOperating the DVI KVM over IP Operating the DVI KVM over IP Configuring Multicast Mode Operating the DVI KVM over IP Basic RS-232 connection Using RS-232Using RS-232 RS-232 under Multicast Mode RS-232 under Unicast ModeUSB Control USB under Unicast ModeUSB Control Configuring Multicast Mode if necessary USB under Multicast Mode10 Receiver unit R2 currently has USB control Assigning USB control under Active per request mode Active on link mode Edid Management Using the Internal DVI EdidEdid Management Using the Downstream EdidConnect to microphone Audio ConnectionsConnect to computer speakers Audio ConnectionsUsing Hdmi Sources Video Mode Setting the Video ModeSender Unit Performing a Factory ResetReceiver Unit Page Appendix Upgrading the Firmware Upgrading thePageFirmwarTitle XX denotes the number of maximum channels Channels or LessAppendix Inp Developer Notes3 4 5 6 7 Network Cable DiagramRack Tray Installation Specifications Specifications Page This product uses UL or CE listed power supplies