Minicom Advanced Systems Smart CAT5 6. Upgrading the Smart CAT5 firmware

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6. Upgrading the Smart CAT5 firmware
With the Smart CAT5 Update software program you can upgrade the firmware for
the:
· OSD
· Manager
· RoC/RICCs
Smart CAT5 Update enables you to add new features and fix bugs in a quick and
efficient manner. Install the Smart CAT5 Switch Update on any computer, even one
not part of the Smart CAT5 system.
The Update software and the latest firmware for your system are located on our
website www.minicom.com in the Support section on the Smart CAT5 Switch
Upgrades page.
6.1 System requirements for the Smart CAT5 Update software
· Pentium 166 or higher with 16 MB RAM and 10 MB free Hard Drive space.
· Free Serial port.
· Windows 2000, XP or Windows 2003 Server.
6.2 Connecting the Smart CAT5 system
To update the firmware, the Smart CAT5 system must be connected and switched on.
6.3 Installing the software
Download the Update software from www.minicom.com and install it on your
computer.
6.3.1 Connecting the RS232 Serial cable
To run the software, connect the RS232 Serial cable to the computer containing the
Update software, and to the Smart CAT5 Switch. See page 26.
6.4 Starting and configuring the Smart CAT5 Update
1.
Start the Smart CAT5 Update software. The Smart CAT5 Update window appears.
See Figure 28.