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CMR-8500 DVB IP ENCAPSULATOR

Revision 2

Appendix A. Software Upgrade

MN-CMR8500

IMPORTANT

Because the CMR-8500 requires a reboot during the upgrade process, it is

recommended that this upgrade procedure be performed during scheduled
network down time.

Do NOT remove power from the unit during the download process.

To update the CMR-8500 via TFTP:

Step

Procedure

1

Open the web interface to the CMR-8500, and access the Management-> Firmware
tab.

2

Verify that the “Boot From” selection is correct. This is the bank of firmware that the
CMR-8500 will boot from on the next reset of the unit.

3

Verify that the “Update To” selection is correct. This is the bank of firmware to be
updated the next time that an update package is sent via TFTP or FTP to the CMR-
8500.

4

Enter the TFTP server IP Address. This should be a server running a TFTP Server
process, and where the CMR-8500 update package file is located.

5

Enter the “Image File Name”. This is the name of the update file, which should be
located on the TFTP server.

6

Click on the “Update” button. The software update will now transfer to the CMR-8500,
and the update process will begin.

7

When the update has successfully been installed, a message, “Complete” will be
displayed.

8

Once the unit has been successfully upgraded, click on the “Reset Unit” button to
reboot the CMR-8500.

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