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5. Updating the firmware

Obtain the latest firmware from the Northbound Networks forum at http://
forums.northboundnetworks.com/index.php?topic=916.0

To update the firmware go to

System

Firmware

Click on

Choose File

and select the firmware .bin file that you downloaded from the forum, then

click on

FLASH IMAGE

to upload the firmware to the Zodiac WX.

Confirm that the

MD5

and

SHA256

values correspond to the values shown on the forum when you

downloaded the firmware. This will ensure that the firmware file is complete and has not been
tampered with in any way.

Click

Proceed

to begin the update process. Updates normally take around 60 seconds to

complete, after which the Zodiac WX will reboot and the browser will return to the login screen

Important:

DO NOT disconnect the power during an update, doing so may permanently damage

the Zodiac WX.

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Summary of Contents for Zodiac WX

Page 1: ...Zodiac WX QUICK START GUIDE Oct 2017 2017 Northbound Networks Page 1 www northboundnetworks com ...

Page 2: ...IN EFFECT DURING THE 12 MONTH WARRANTY PERIOD PROVIDED HEREUNDER NORTHBOUND NETWORKS S LIABILITY ON ANY WARRANTY CLAIM SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE ACTUAL PURCHASE PRICE PAID NORTHBOUND NETWORKS SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE TO CUSTOMER OR ANY THIRD PARTY FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL INCIDENTAL OR INDIRECT DAMAGES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS LOSS OF DATA REVENUES SALES BUSINESS GOODWILL OR USE Thi...

Page 3: ...re is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between th...

Page 4: ...onnecting your Zodiac WX On the back of the Zodiac WX you will find the ports and buttons shown in the figure below Connecting to your existing network 1 Connect the WAN port of your Zodiac WX to the LAN port of your Modem Router 2 Plug in the power adapter of your Zodiac WX The device will automatically turn on indicated by the green glowing diamond on the top of the device Reseting the Zodiac WX...

Page 5: ...port To connect to the LAN 1 Connect an Ethernet cable from your computer to the LAN port on the Zodiac WX 2 In the IP settings of your computer change the IP address to DHCP This will allow the Zodiac WX to provide an IP address to your computer and ensure there are no address conflicts with the rest of your network 3 Your computer should now be connected to the Zodiac WX LAN 2 2 Connecting to th...

Page 6: ...e you change the default admin password see section 3 1 for details You will then be presented with an overview of the Zodiac WX Here you can view basic configuration information health of the device and a list of wireless clients that are currently connected 2017 Northbound Networks Page 6 www northboundnetworks com ...

Page 7: ...elect Edit on the WAN interface The interface protocol should be set to DHCP client If it is set to static either reconfigure the static IP address to suit your network or select DHCP client If required click the SWITCH PROTOCOL button and then SAVE APPLY to save your changes 2017 Northbound Networks Page 7 www northboundnetworks com ...

Page 8: ...t 3 1 Changing the login credentials The login password can be changed in System Administration Enter a new password and then click SAVE APPLY to save your changes 2017 Northbound Networks Page 8 www northboundnetworks com ...

Page 9: ...the IP address of the Zodiac WX go to Network Interfaces Select Edit on the LAN interface and modify the IPv4 address accordingly Make the require update then click SAVE APPLY to save your changes 2017 Northbound Networks Page 9 www northboundnetworks com ...

Page 10: ... of the Zodiac WX go to Network Wireless Select EDIT for the desired network radio0 refers to the 5 GHz network while radio1 refers to the 2 4 GHz network The SSID can be configured in the Interface Configuration section 2017 Northbound Networks Page 10 www northboundnetworks com ...

Page 11: ...The Wireless Security tab lets you modify the password of the associated WiFi network Remember to click SAVE APPLY to save your changes 2017 Northbound Networks Page 11 www northboundnetworks com ...

Page 12: ...tion The controller IP Address and Port can also be modified to suit your controller configuration Again click SAVE APPLY to save your changes 4 2 Viewing OpenFlow Information Establishing a connection 1 Ensure that the OpenFlow enabled option is set on the Zodiac WX 2 Start the OpenFlow controller 3 The following tabs show the OpenFlow information Flow Table The Flow Table tab will list all the f...

Page 13: ...ting the service try to establish a connection with your controller If a connection is still not being established you can also check the logs of your OpenFlow controller to check for HELLO messages or alternatively you can check connectivity using a packet trace like Wireshark or tcpdump Restart the Zodiac WX To ensure that all configurations are properly set and that the necessary services are r...

Page 14: ...onfirm that the MD5 and SHA256 values correspond to the values shown on the forum when you downloaded the firmware This will ensure that the firmware file is complete and has not been tampered with in any way Click Proceed to begin the update process Updates normally take around 60 seconds to complete after which the Zodiac WX will reboot and the browser will return to the login screen Important D...

Page 15: ...ocumentation please visit http forums northboundnetworks com index php topic 916 0 For assistance in setting up your Zodiac WX you can visit the Northbound Networks forums at http forums northboundnetworks com index php board 7 0 2017 Northbound Networks Page 15 www northboundnetworks com ...

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