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MobileConnect User Guide
Version 1.0
Upgrading a legacy MobileConnect Station
There are two versions of the MobileConnect Station (MCS) hardware:
MCS v1
2015-2020
MCS v2
Current version
Previously, the MobileConnect system supported two network modes: integrated mode and standalone mode. It
operated in a self-forming cluster. After MobileConnect Station release 6.0.0 the system has been completely
redesigned. The existing modes of operation are no longer supported.
All previously bought MobileConnect Stations can be upgraded to run the new firmware version 6.0.0 and above.
Before making the decision to upgrade, please consider the following:
Why you should upgrade:
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MobileConnect Station versions 6.0.0 and above are more stable, easier to integrate into existing network
infrastructure and deliver a superior audio experience with the new MobileConnect App
Use cases when to update
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You are using the MobileConnect Station in integrated mode using DNS
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you can easily upgrade to the
latest version
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You are using the ConnectStation in integrated mode using Multicast
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you can easily upgrade to the
latest version, but you have to configure DNS service discovery.
MCS v1
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Customers, who want to continue using the legacy system (firmware 5.1.0 and below), can do so and
are advised to update their firmware to the latest version 5.1.0.
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However, this is the last release for the legacy system. There will be no future updates.
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Multicast service discovery is not supported anymore, due to lack of support in some network and
mobile devices
