
9. Upgrading the CMS-6R4 Firmware
When new, improved versions of the
Notes:
•The upgrade procedure can only be performed via the Text Interface.
•The upgrade command (/UF) will only function when invoked at the Network Port, Serial Port 1 or the Internal Modem Port (Port 7.)
•All other network ports will be disabled during the firmware upgrade procedure.
•When the upgrade procedure is complete, parameters may be set to their default states. Therefore, it is recommended to save previously selected configuration parameters to an ASCII file (as described in Section 8) before beginning this upgrade procedure.
•If the upgrade includes new parameters or features which were not included in the previous firmware version, these new parameters will be set to their default values.
•When the upgrade is performed via the Network Port, the
1.Obtain the update file. Firmware modifications can either be mailed to the customer on a CDROM, sent via email, or downloaded from WTI. Copy the upgrade file to your hard drive and then proceed as follows.
2.Access the
3.When the command prompt appears, type /UF and press [Enter]. The
1.Continue Upload and Keep Current Parameters: All exisiting parameter settings will be restored when the upgrade is complete
2.Continue Upload and Default the System: When the upgrade is complete, all parameters will be set to default values.
3.Abort Upload: Cancels upgrade and returns to command prompt. Key in number for the desired upload option and then press [Enter].