8. Firmware Update
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Applied CPU2 firmware: v3.5.7b8 | LDC software: v2.5.17b2
8.1.
Detailed Instructions of the Update
Use the Lightware Bootloader application to update the router’s firmware(s). The matrix router can only be
updated via LAN, so connect the matrix router to the local subnet or directly to the Windows based computer
with an Ethernet cross-link cable. Be sure that there is no other active connection with the router via Ethernet.
Step 1.
Installing the bootloader application (contact
).
Step 2.
Downloading all the firmware files that you want to update. If you have a zipped archive, extract it.
Step 3.
Connecting the Lightware device and the computer via LAN port.
Step 4.
Starting the Lightware Bootloader application.
Step 5.
Finding the device.
If the bootloader finds one or more routers, their IP addresses, type and serial number are listed in the tree
view window. Press the Find button.
ATTENTION!
Please note that you have to wait until all the devices on the network completely start up
before pressing the
Find
button.