
SDK Programming Guide Version 1.511
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Ethernet-Serial Server MAXI Series
Appendix B. Upgrade System Software
When new version of firmware released, customer may get a notice and a diskette containing the software
and upgrade procedure. Customer may decide to or not to upgrade the system’s firmware.
To do so, please follow the instructions listed below.
B.1 Upgrade Procedures
When you get a new software version, please follow the sequences below to upgrade your firmware of
GW21x-MAXI.
Step 1:
Prepare a PC with Windows 95/98/NT/2000 and the GW21x-MAXI you wish to upgrade the
firmware and make sure they are all connected in the same TCP/IP network. Use command
ping
or
monitor.exe
utility program to ensure their availability.
Step 2:
Get the new version of software for the GW21x-MAXI. The new program (.HEX file) that you
want to download to the GW21x-MAXI should be found in the product CD or diskette along
with the shipping package or can be obtained from ATOP’s Web site.
Step 3:
Prepare the download tool. The utility program
gwdl.exe
and its configuration file
dapdl.cfg
can be found in the GW21x-MAXI product CD or diskette or from ATOP’s Web site.
Step 4:
Edit the
"dapdl.cfg"
file to fit your system and configurations. The format of the file looks
like the following. Be sure to save your modifications.
Remote_IP 10.0.21.128
Load
Gw21Lterm23.hex
The first line identifies the IP address of GW21x-MAXI you want to download new software to.
The second line identifies the file name of to be downloaded.
Step 5:
Execute the download utility program. Please go to Windows command mode or from
Windows, select the
Run
command in the
Start
menu and specify correct file path, then
execute the command
<file_path>\gwdl dapdl.cfg
.
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Step 6:
Type in user name and the password. After execute the download utility program, please
type in user name and the password as the following screen and new firmware will be
downloaded.