Appendix B - Upgrading the Software
NETCOMM NS4540 software is contained in Flash Memory, a silicon chip allows it to be erased and
The following procedures are to update the software:
Check software version
Enter URL "http://<NETCOMM NS4540 IP address>/ver" in your web browser, which will show you the software version.
Example:
enter "http://192.168.0.200/ver" in Microsoft IE5 URL location, you will see the software
Obtain the software (flash.bin)
The latest version of the NETCOMM NS4540 software is free of charge from NETCOMM or your local distributor.
Upgrade procedure via FTP
1.Download the newest software and unzip it into your local Driver, for example "C:\temp". Then, confirm the "flash.bin" file exists in this directory.
2.Remove all event settings and Reset the NETCOMM NS4540:
You have two ways to remove the event scripts. One is to choose "Clear" and to use "Save" icon on "Event Script Edit" page to set the event script to empty. The other is to click the "Load Default" icon in Server / System page to reset all settings; however, it will not only delete events, but also all other settings. Then click the "Reboot System" to restart the NETCOMM NS4540 or enter CGI command URL
"http://<NETCOMM NS4540 IP address>/control?reboot=1" in your web browser.
Caution: You must remove all events and reboot the NETCOMM NS4540 before doing the following procedures; otherwise, some occasional internal conflicts may endanger the Flash devices.
3.Start the FTP session and log in to the NETCOMM NS4540 For example, in our case for Windows98:
Enter DOS by
Start ftp session by enter "ftp <NETCOMM NS4540 IP Address>
Enter "root" as USERNAME, "pass" as PASSWORD if no user in User List record. In case any user list exists, you will have to use your administrator's USERNAME and PASS- WORD to login
4.Set FTP to binary mode using the command "bin".
In FTP session window, Enter "bin"
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