Using the VCR
12
Checking for updates
It is a good idea to regularly check for updates to the main VCR software image. This
section describes how to upgrade the VCR using the web. Note that you can also
upgrade the VCR using FTP; this can be more reliable if you are upgrading the
device remotely. Upgrading your device via FTP is described in the release notes that
are available alongside the software images in the support section of the web site.
To check for, and download, updates:
1
Log in to the VCR web interface and go to
Status
>
General
.
2
Make a note of the software version that is currently installed.
3
Go to the support section of the web site and check if a more recent release is
available for the VCR.
4
If a more recent release is available, download it and save it locally.
To upgrade the VCR:
1
Unzip the software release file that you downloaded.
2
In the VCR web interface, go to
Settings
>
Upgrade
.
3
In the
Main software image
section, click
Browse
and locate the unzipped file.
4
Click
Upload software image
. The browser begins uploading the file to the
VCR, and a new browser window opens to indicate the progress of the upload.
When finished, the browser window refreshes and indicates that the software
upgrade is complete.
5
Go to
Settings
>
Shutdown
and shut down and restart the VCR.
