Western Telematic APS-16M, APS-8M manual Upgrading APS-8/16M Firmware, 10-1

10. Upgrading APS-8/16M Firmware

When new, improved versions of the APS-8/16M operating firmware become available, the /UF (Upgrade Firmware) function can be used to update the APS-8/16M unit to the new firmware version. Updates can be uploaded to the unit via SetUp Ports one and two, or via the Internal Modem Port. To install a firmware update, proceed as follows:

Note: All other ports will be disabled during the firmware upgrade procedure.

1.Obtain the update file. Firmware modifications can either be mailed to the customer on a 3.5" diskette or CDROM, or downloaded from WTI via modem. Place the diskette in your diskette drive and/or copy the file to your hard drive.

2.Access the APS-8/16M command mode. If the password prompt is displayed, key a password that permits Supervisor Mode. The Upgrade Firmware feature is only available in Supervisor Mode.

3.When the APS-8/16M command prompt appears, type /UF and then press [Enter]. The APS-8/16M will display a screen which offers the following options:

a)Continue Upload and Keep Current Parameters: To proceed with the upgrade, while retaining current, user-defined parameters, type 1 and press [Enter]. All parameter settings will be restored when the upgrade is complete.

b)Continue Upload and Default System: To proceed with the upgrade, and reset parameters to default settings, type 2 and press [Enter]. When the upgrade is complete, all parameters will be set to default values. Note that if the Firmware Upgrade is performed via modem, Modem Port parameters will not be defaulted until after you hang-up and disconnect from the unit.

c)Abort Upload: To cancel the upgrade and return to the command prompt, type 3 and press [Enter].

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