April 14, 2006 | Chapter 9: Managing the Modem |
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3Click one of the following:
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MANAGE SOFTWARE AND CONFIGURATION
Update System Software
Using the Web interface HTTP Upgrade capability, you can upgrade the software image (.tar). To complete an upgrade, specify the IP address of a server on the LAN side of modem where the new firmware is stored.
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The software update process takes about 90 seconds to complete and after the update the modem resets itself. Do not recycle the power during this process. This will cause permanent image corruption.
It is strongly recommended that you use this procedure to upgrade software.
Step | Action |
1Click System on the menu bar, then Software Update under System to access the Software Update page (Figure
Figure 9-9. Software Update
2Click Browse, locate the server on the LAN where the firmware image or configuration file is located, then click Open.
3Click Upload to start the file transfer to the modem.
IMPORTANT | Do not power cycle the modem when the software update is in progress. Wait for the | |
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“Flash Update Complete” message before power cycling the modem. |