Minicom Advanced Systems CAT5 - Manual (Page 36)

SMART CAT5 SWITCH
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60. Updating the firmware
Warning!
Never switch off any computer connected to the Smart CAT5 system during the
updating process.
To update the firmware:
1. Open the Smart CAT5 Switch Update program.
2. In the Smart CAT5 Switch Update window, check the appropriate option in the
Switch Unit box or the desired RICC.
3. From the File menu, choose Open. The Open box appears. See Figure 28.
4. Navigate to the folder that contains the firmware update file. You may only see
the files that match the file selection mask.
Figure 28 The Open box
5. Open the file.
6. Click Start. The Smart CAT5 Switch Update flashes the firmware. On
completion the firmware version number appears.
7. Check that the updated version number is correct by pressing .
Firmware Update generates one log file per session that displays a chronological list
of actions. You can read the log file in any ASCII text editor. The log file is located in
the Windows directory.
61. Reset
Reset the software for the Smart CAT5 Manager or RICCs when for example the unit
hangs or when the mouse fails to work properly. Resetting is done via the Serial port,
and avoids the need to shut down the computer.