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IP Fast Dome software is contained in Flash Memory, a silicon chip allowed to be erased and
re-written. It provides an easy way to update the software without change any parts; just simply
load the newest software from network.
The following procedures are to update the software :
Check software version
Enter URL "http://<IP Fast Dome IP address>/ver" in your web browser, which will show you
the software version.
Example :
Enter "http://192.168.0.200/ver" in Microsoft IE5 URL location, you will see the software
version -- "Software Version = 1.11 Revision 0905.1641", which indicates the currently
software version is 1.11.
You can also get the software version in configurations page in chapter Server General
Settings.
Obtain the software (flash.bin)
The latest version of the IP Fast Dome software is free of charge from LILIN Corporation or
your local distributor. Also you can obtain this software over the Internet.
URL : http://www.meritlilin.com.
Upgrade procedure via FTP
Download the newest software and unzip it into your local Driver, for example "C:\temp".
Then, confirm the "flash.bin" file exists in this directory.
Remove all event setting and Reset the IP Fast Dome :
You have two ways to remove the event scripts. One is to choose "Clear" and to use "Save"
icon on "Event Script Edit" page to set the event script to empty.
The other is to click the "Load Default" icon in "Server / System" page to reset all settings,
however, it will not only delete events, but also all other settings.
Then click the "Reboot System" to restart the Network Camera or enter CGI command URL
"http://<IP Fast Dome IP address>/control?reboot=1" in your web browser.
You must remove all events and reboot the network camera before doing the
following procedure; otherwise, some occasional internal conflicts may
endanger the Flash devices.
Start the FTP session and log in to the IP Fast Dome
For example, in our case for Windows98 :
Enter DOS by "start
Program
MS-DOS Prompt".
Change to directory where the latest flash.bin exist.
Start ftp session by enter "ftp <IP Fast Dome IP Address>".
Enter "root" as USERNAME, "pass" as PASSWORD if no user in User List record. In case
any user list exists, you will have to use your administrator's USERNAME and
PASSWORD to login.
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Caution :
Appendix A.
Upgrading the Software
Appendix A.
