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NWE-IP User Guide (v5.0) Upgrading the Software • 57
Upgrading the Software
The NWE-IP can be upgraded in the field via DashBoard.
To upgrade the software on the NWE-IP
1. Contact Ross Technical Support for the latest software version file.
2. Ensure the Ethernet cable is connected to the
Gb1
port on the NWE-IP.
3. From the Tree View in DashBoard, expand the node for the NWE-IP you want to access.
4. Double-click the Global sub-node to display the interface in the right-half of DashBoard.
5. Select
Upload
, located near the bottom of the interface, to display the Select file Upload dialog.
6. Navigate to the *.bin file you want to upload.
7. Click
Open
.
8. Click
Next >
to display the Select Destination menu. This menu provides a list of the compatible units.
9. Select the check box for the NWE-IP you want to upload the file to.
10. Verify the NWE-IP you want to upload the file to.
The Error/Warning fields indicate any errors, such as incompatible software or product type mismatch.
11. Click
Finish
.
12. Monitor the upgrade.
• An Upload Status dialog enables you to monitor the upgrade process.
• Notice that each NWE-IP is listed in the dialog with a button. This button is replaced with a
Reboot
button once the software file is loaded to that NWE-IP.
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Avoid clicking the individual Reboot buttons until all units have successfully completed the file upload process
and the OK button, located in the bottom right corner of the dialog, is enabled.
13. Click
OK
to close the Upload Status dialog.
14. Click
Reboot
to continue the upgrade process.
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This
Reboot
button is located at the bottom of the DashBoard window.
• The NWE-IP is temporarily taken off-line during the reboot process.
• The process is complete once the status indicators for the
Card State
and
Connection
return to their
previous status.