Chapter 4: Upgrading the ProStream firmware
NOTE:
In this procedure we use
Install and Activate
.
Result:
A progress bar shows the progress of the version transfer, installation, and activation.
Warning:
During the transfer, do not close the web browser and do not reset the
device. Either action can cause the device to hang without a valid firmware for booting
up.
At the end of the upgrade process, the message "Click OK to reload the application" is shown.
3. Click
OK
.
Result:
The selected firmware is transferred, installed, and activated on the device.
Upgrading the firmware from an external server
Find the steps on how to transfer and install an updated firmware version from an external server using
the SAG here.
Firmware Upgrade can be found on the Platform tab in SAG.
1. In the
Install New Firmware
section, select
Use External Server
.
2. Enter the External Server URL with the name of the firmware package. Use the following format:
http//<URL of the server>/<file name of the package>
. The file name has a format
with version number and the extension
.tar
.
3. Click one of the following:
• Install - Transfers and installs the firmware file to the device.
• Install and Activate - Transfers, installs, and activates the firmware on the device.
NOTE:
In this procedure we use
Install and Activate
.
Result:
A progress bar shows the progress of the version transfer, installation, and activation.
Warning:
During the transfer, do not close the web browser and do not reset the
device. Either action can cause the device to hang without a valid firmware for booting
up.
At the end of the upgrade process, the message "Click OK to reload the application" is shown.
4. Click
OK
.
Result:
The selected firmware is transferred, installed, and activated on the device.
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