User guide

28 Chapter 6 Administration
Procedure for Updating from a File on Your PC
1. Open a web browser and enter the device server’s IP address in the
URL window.
2. When the device server prompts you to log in, enter the following:
• User Name is root
• The root default password is dbps
3. Click Upgrade Firmware from the main menu.
4. Select Firmware.
5. Click Browse to select the file.
6. Click Update.
Procedure for TFTP
1. Open a web browser and enter the device server’s IP address in the
URL window.
2. When the device server prompts you to log in, enter the following:
• User Name is root
• The root default password is dbps
3. Click Upgrade Firmware from the main menu.
4. Click From a TFTP Server.
5. Select Firmware.
6. Enter the name of the firmware file.
7. Enter the IP address of the TFTP server where firmware file is located.
8. Click Update.
Updating POST Code
This procedure shows you how to upgrade POST code from a file or TFTP.
Typically, POST upgrades are not required and should only be done if the
firmware release notes indicate that this step is required.
Note: The recommended method is to download the firmware to your local hard
drive. TFTP is supported for those using UNIX systems.
Prerequisite
This procedure assumes that:
• You have already downloaded the firmware file from the Digi web
site
• TFTP is running (if you are using the TFTP option)
Procedure
1. Open a web browser and enter the device server’s IP address in the
URL window.
2. When the device server prompts you to log in, enter the following:
• User Name is root
• The root default password is dbps
DO NOT
close your
browser
until the
update is
complete
and you
have been
prompted to
reboot