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3 SpeedTouch™ System Software Upgrade
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3 SpeedTouch™ System Software Upgrade
Introduction Due to the continuous evolution of DSL technology, SpeedTouch™ products are regu-
larly upgraded.
This chapter describes how to upgrade the SpeedTouch™ system software.
System software
updates
You can check for system software upgrades regularly at the SpeedTouch™ web site at:
• http://www.speedtouch.com
Firmware upgrades may also be available from your Service Provider. Please contact
your Service Provider for more information.
Imperative requirement The SpeedTouch™ system software upgrade procedures, described in this chapter are
valid for both SpeedTouch™510 and SpeedTouch™530.
However, these procedures are only possible via the SpeedTouch™ Ethernet connec-
tion(s).
I.e. to upgrade a SpeedTouch™530, connected via the USB port, disconnect the USB
port and make a connection from the PC to the SpeedTouch™530 Ethernet port as
described in subsection
“1.2.1. Local Ethernet Connection Setup” on page 10 , prior to
follow the procedures described below.
Upgrade mechanisms Depending on your Operating System and specific requirements, following options are
available to upgrade the SpeedTouch™ system software:
• In case you run an MS Windows Operating System or Mac OS10:
For your convenience a SpeedTouch™ Upgrade wizard will guide you through the
system software upgrade procedure.
See section
“3.1 The SpeedTouch™ Upgrade Wizard” on page 34 for more infor-
mation.
• In case you run another Operating System, e.g. linux, or for extra information
about advanced system software management:
See
“3.2 Manual System Software Management via BOOTP Server” on page 39 for
more information.