Adder Technology Upgrading AdderView CATxIP 1000 models, Recovering from a failed upgrade

Upgrading AdderView CATxIP 1000 models

The AdderView CATxIP 1000 models are upgraded via global connection (through the IP network port). Upgrades are digitally signed by Adder using a secure key. This prevents unauthorised or altered firmware images being downloaded into the AdderView CATxIP 1000.

To upgrade AdderView CATxIP 1000 models

1Download the latest firmware revision for the AdderView CATxIP 1000 from the Adder website and decompress the download file. View the decompressed files and make a note of the name and location of the .bin file that was part of the download file collection.

2Make a global connection to the AdderView CATxIP 1000 unit and login as the admin user.

3Once logged in, click the ‘Configure’ button in the top right corner of the window.

4Click the ‘Unit Configuration’ button.

5Click the ‘Advanced Unit Configuration’ button.

6Click the ‘Upgrade Firmware’ button. This dialog will be displayed:

7Click OK. The AdderView CATxIP 1000 is now ready to accept the upgrade files. Open your browser and log into the AdderView CATxIP 1000 using the IP address that was confirmed in the dialog. Once connected, the AdderView CATxIP 1000 will offer the following screen:

8Click the ‘Browse’ button and locate the .bin upgrade file that you downloaded earlier. Click the ‘Upload file’ button. The AdderView CATxIP

1000 will next show the following screen:

9 Select which portion of the AdderView CATx IP that you wish to upgrade:

•Tick the ’Main’ option to upgrade the AdderView CATxIP 1000 unit itself.

•Tick one or more of the CAM options to include them in the upgrade process.

10When ready, click the ‘Perform upgrade’ button. The upgrade will take place and its progress will be shown on screen.

11When the upgrade is complete, click the link ‘Click here to reboot the unit into normal operation’.

Recovering from a failed upgrade

If a problem is encountered while upgrading the AdderView CATxIP 1000, it is still possible to restart the unit and attempt a new upgrade process.

To invoke backup/recovery mode

1Remove power, press and hold the reset button (insert a thin implement such as a straightened paper clip into the small hole next to the IP connector) and then re-apply power. Then, release the reset button

2Access the AdderView CATxIP 1000 using a web browser on an IP connected system. When the upgrade page is displayed, follow the normal instructions, except after step 10, remove and replace the power on the unit.

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