10: Firmware Upgrades
Obtaining Firmware
You can obtain the most up-to-date firmware and release notes for the unit from the Lantronix
web site. Do not change firmware unless directed by Technical Support.
Reloading Firmware
There are several ways to update the unit's internal operational code (*.ROM): using
DeviceInstaller (the preferred way), using TFTP, or using the serial port. You can also update the
unit's internal Web interface (*.COB) using TFTP or DeviceInstaller.
Here are
typical
names for those files. Check the Grid Connect web site for the latest versions
and release notes.
Firmware Files
ROM File
COB
xDirect_6900.rom
xDirect_webm_2000.cob
Please refer to the DeviceInstaller online Help for information about reloading firmware using
DeviceInstaller. The other methods are discussed below.
Using TFTP: Graphical User Interface
To download new firmware from a computer:
Use a TFTP client to send a binary file to the unit (*.ROM to upgrade the unit's internal
operational code and *.COB to upgrade its internal Web interface).
TFTP requires the .ROM (binary) version of the unit's internal operational code.
In the
TFTP server
field, enter the IP address of the unit being upgraded.
Select
Upload
operation and
Binary
format.
Enter the full path of the firmware file in the
Local file name
field.
In the
Remote file name
field, enter the current internal operational code (
U5
) or
WEB1
to
WEB6
for the internal Web interface.
Click the
Upload Now
button to transfer the file to the unit.
After the firmware has been loaded and stored, which takes approximately 8 seconds to
complete, the unit performs a power reset.
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