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9. DxP Protocol
iBoot-G2+ supports the Dataprobe Exchange Protocol (DxP) for inter device communications and to allow
software developers to integrate Dataprobe product into custom applications. Through the DxP protocol, the
developer can:
•
Turn on and off power to the Main and Expansion Outlets or External Outputs
•
Read the status of the Main and Expansion Outlets or External Inputs
The DxP Protocol, as well as example code and scripts in a variety of languages are available at
http://dataprobe.com/support/iboot/
10. Firmware
Upgrades
The iBoot-G2+ can be field upgraded. Find the latest version or special purpose versions at
http://dataprobe.com/support/iboot.html
Upgrading the firmware with a minor upgrade (i.e. 1.01.xx to 1.01.yy) will not alter the user defined settings.
Major upgrades may or may not reset the iBoot-G2+ to factory defaults. Check the release notes for the
upgrade before making changes to you iBoot-G2+.
1) Insure that the Upgrade Enable checkbox is checked in the Network Setup web page of the iBoot-G2+
2) Run the Device Management Utility, available at the link above. If the iBoot-G2+ you would like to upgrade is
not visible in the list box, either
Select Device | Discover from the menu to locate iBoot-G2+ units on the local network, or
Select Device | Add from the menu to add the IP address of the iBoot-G2+.
Once the device is displayed in the list, highlight it
3) Select Manage | Upgrade Firmware
Enter User Name admin and the Password for the Administrator.
Enter the filename of the firmware, or click Browse and find the file of the firmware file to be used. iBoot-G2+
firmware uses the extension
.g2u
If you don’t see any files of that type, make sure the ‘Files of type’ box is set
for iBoot-G2 or All
Files.
Click OK when all the
details are entered.
4) The upload will begin,
and a progress bar will
be displayed.
5) When the firmware
upload is completed,
the iBoot-G2+ will
automatically reset and
be ready for use.
