7 Support
7.2 SpeedTouch™ System Software Upgrade
Introduction | This chapter describes how to upgrade the SpeedTouch™ system software. | ||
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For checking the availability of new system software version packages: | |||
updates (all OSs) | • | Click the link, available on the SpeedTouch™ CD Browser. | |
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| • | Visit the SpeedTouch™ support pages at: | |
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All system software packages for the SpeedTouch™ are digitally signed and encrypted. | |||
packages and security | Packages that may have come corrupted, or been altered in any way, will not be | ||
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This way the SpeedTouch™ or its service can never be corrupted or lost.
System software Depending on the Operating System your computer is running, you can upgrade your upgrades SpeedTouch™ via:
•The SpeedTouch™ Upgrade Wizard (Microsoft Windows or Mac OS X).
See “7.2.1 Upgrade via the SpeedTouch™ Upgrade Wizard” on page 86 for more information.
•The SpeedTouch™ BootP client (all Operating Systems).
See “7.2.2 Manual System Software Management via BOOTP Server” on page 93 for more information.
Preliminary steps Before you start with upgrading the SpeedTouch™, always make sure:
•To inform all people relying on the SpeedTouch™ services, that service may be down for some short period.
•That the new system software file is stored on your local disk or another storage device.
Note It is not possible to upgrade your modem over a wireless connection.
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