PCAN-Wireless Gateway – User Manual
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5.6.3
Software Update
Initiating a software update will update the firmware, software, as
well as the configuration website. The currently installed software
package version is indicated by the software version number. This
number can be found on this page
Device > Software Update
itself
as well as on the
Device
page.
Current product updates can be downloaded on the PEAK-System
websitIt's recommended to backup the current configuration before
performing a software update or downgrade. The current settings
may get lost if they are not supported by the software package to be
installed or if a failure like a power cut happens.
Perform a software update:
1.
Use the button on the left to choose the software package
(*.tar).
2.
Start the process with the Start Software Update button.
Please note: In order to prevent conflicts all CAN interfaces
as well as all created routes will be put on standby.
3.
After the software update has completed the device will
reboot. You will be forwarded to the login page in which
case the process was successful and all routes and CAN
interfaces have been reactivated.
Note:
If the update process was interrupted, you will have to
restart the device in order to reactivate the routes and CAN
channels. Use the
Reboot Device
link located near the bottom
of the main navigation. Alternatively you can use the physical
Reset button
located on the device itself.
