Black Box 1-Port 10/100 Device Server Appendix A Upgrade System Firmware, A.1 Upgrade Procedures

Models: RS-422 RS-485 1-Port 10/100 Device Server RS-232

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Appendix A: Upgrade System Firmware

Appendix A: Upgrade System Firmware

Appendix A: Upgrade System Firmware

After a new version of firmware is released, you can download it from www.blackbox.com. After you download the firmware, follow the instructions listed below.

A.1 Upgrade Procedures

When you get a new software version, follow the sequences below to upgrade the LES301A.

1.To upgrade the firmware, connect a PC (Windows 95/98/NT/2000/XP) and the LES301A in the same TCP/IP network. Use a ping command or the SerialManager program to verify their availability.

2.Prepare the download tool and press any key to edit its configuration file: “dapdl.cfg.” The dapdl.cfg file is on the CD you received with your LES301A.

Figure A-1. Download screen.

3.Edit the "dapdl.cfg" file to fit your system’s needs. The content of the file looks like the following. Be sure to save the modifications after you make the change.

Remote_IP10.0.50.100

LoadU5001ap.hex

The first line identifies the IP address of the LES301A, and the second line identifies the firmware (.Hex file) name to be down- loaded.

4.Execute the utility program “download.bat” (it’s on the product CD).

5.Input the user name and password, and the new firmware will be downloaded.

Figure A-2. Input user name and password.

6. The LES301A will automatically restart each time the firmware is successfully downloaded.

LES301A user manual

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