
PePLink Balance Series v4.0 User Manual
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16.2
Firmware Upgrade
The firmware of PePLink Balance is upgradeable through Web Administration Interface.
Firmware upgrade functionality is located at
System > Firmware
:
There are two ways to upgrade the unit. The first method is online firmware upgrade. The
system can check, download and upgrade over the Internet. The second method is to
upload a firmware file manually.
Click on the
Check for firmware
button to use online upgrade. With online upgrade,
PePLink Balance checks online for new firmware; if new firmware is available, the firmware
is automatically downloaded by PePLink Balance. The upgrade process will subsequently be
automatically initiated.
You may also download a firmware image from the PePLink web site
(
) and update the unit manually. Click
Browse
to select the
firmware file from the local computer, then click
Upload
to send the firmware to PePLink
Balance. PePLink Balance will then automatically initiate the firmware upgrade process.
Firmware Upgrade Status for PePLink Balance 30, 200 and 300
Status LED Information during firmware upgrade:
OFF – Firmware upgrade in progress (DO NOT disconnect power.)
Red – Unit is rebooting
Green – Firmware upgrade successfully completed
Important Note
The firmware upgrade process may not necessarily preserve the previous configuration,
and the behavior varies on a case-by-case basis. Consult the Release Notes for the
particular firmware version.
Do not disconnect the power during firmware upgrade process.
Do not attempt to upload a non-firmware file, or a firmware file that is not qualified, or
not supported, by PePLink Ltd.
Upgrading a PePLink Balance unit with an invalid firmware file will damage the unit, and
may void the warranty.