EthernetBlaster Communications Cable Administration
Firmware Upgrade
1When the EthernetBlaster is reset, existing client systems using passwords other than the factory default must remove the EthernetBlaster hardware from their Quartus II Programmer Hardware Setup. See Chapter 1, “Removing the EthernetBlaster Hardware from the Quartus II Software Programmer Hardware Setup” for instructions on removal of the EthernetBlaster hardware. The hardware then needs to be added back into the Quartus II software. See Chapter 1, “Setting Up the EthernetBlaster Hardware in the Quartus II Software” for details.
The EthernetBlaster communications cable has been designed to enable remote firmware upgrade when a new version of firmware is available from Altera Corporation. New firmware may contain enhanced features, better performance, or bug fixes.
cDo not turn off the EthernetBlaster communications cable power when performing the firmware upgrade or severe damage will occur.
Firmware upgrades are included in Quartus II releases. Firmware upgrades and GPL source code updates are also available on the Altera website. For details, go to www.altera.com/ethernetblaster.
To upgrade the EthernetBlaster communications firmware, follow the directions below.
1.Open and log into the EthernetBlaster Configuration administrative web page in your browser.
1See Chapter 1, “Setup” for instructions on accessing the administrative web page using your specific connection.
2.Click the Upgrade Firmware tab. See Figure
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