10. Firmware Upgrades

Obtaining Firmware

You can obtain the most up-to-date firmware and release notes for the un it from the
Lantronix web site (www.lantronix.com/support/downloads) or by using anon ymous
FTP (ftp.lantronix.com/pub).

Reloading Firmware

There are several ways to update the unit's internal operational code (*.RO M): using
DeviceInstaller (the preferred way), using TFTP, or using the serial port. You can also
update the unit's internal Web interface (*.COB) using TFTP or DeviceInstaller.
Here are typical names for those files. Check the Lantronix web site for the latest
versions and release notes.
Table 10-1. Firmware Files
ROM File
COB
xpico_6800.rom
xpico_webm_1900.cob
Please refer to the DeviceInstaller online Help for information about reloa ding
firmware using DeviceInstaller. The other methods are discussed below.

Using TFTP: Graphical User Interface

To download new firmware from a computer:
1. Use a TFTP client to put a binary file to the unit (*.ROM to upgrade the unit's
internal operational code and *.COB to upgrade its internal web interfac e).
Note: TFTP requires the .rom (binary) version of the unit's internal operational code.
2. In the Host field, enter the IP address of the unit being upgraded.
3. In the Port field, enter 69.
4. Enter the full path of the firmware file in the Local File field.
5. In the Remote File field, enter the current internal operational code or WEB1 to
WEB6 for the internal web interface.
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