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The Maintenance Menu
Upgrade
You can upgrade the firmware of the DVR by using a USB storage device or via a
remote FTP server. You’ll only need to use these options if instructed to do so by
Swann Technical Support.
Local Upgrade Tab
How to upgrade DVR firmware using a USB device?
1. Connect a USB storage device containing the firmware update file to the USB
port on the back of the DVR.
2. Click
Refresh
. In the
Device Name
list, make sure your USB device is the
current selection.
3. Select the firmware update file, and then click
Upgrade
. Once the update is
complete, the DVR reboots automatically.
FTP Tab
How to upgrade DVR firmware by FTP?
The firmware can be updated using your computer as a FTP server. Make sure that
both your computer and DVR are connected to the same Local Area Network (LAN).
Make sure you have a 3rd party FTP software installed on your computer.
1. Place the firmware file into the root directory of the FTP software.
2. In the
FTP Server Address
field, enter your computer’s IP address.
3. Click
Upgrade
. Once the update is complete, the DVR reboots automatically.