Instructions

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5.3 Checking and Updating the Firmware
5.3.1 Checking the Device Firmware
Make sure, that the latest VCI driver is installed.
Make sure, that the device is correctly connected to the host computer and to power supply.
Make sure that the latest CAN-Gateway Configurator is installed (check within support area
on www.ixxat.com).
Start the Ixxat CAN-Gateway Configurator.
Open menu Scan and select All Ixxat devices.
Connected devices and firmware version of the devices are shown.
5.3.2 Updating the Device Firmware
Whether updating is permitted via Ethernet or a password is needed, is defined in the
security settings of the CAN-Gateway Configurator. The default password is IXXAT. For
more information see user manual CAN-Gateway Configurator.
The firmware is constantly improved and expanded! Check if a newer firmware version is available
within the support area on www.ixxat.com.
To use all features the latest firmware versions of the CAN-Gateway Configurator and of the
CAN@net NT must be installed.
If the current firmware of the CAN@net NT in use is V4 or older:
See update package on www.ixxat.com for information about updating to V5 or contact
Ixxat support.
If the current firmware of the CAN@net NT in use is V5:
Check if newer firmware is available on www.ixxat.com.
Download and unzip the update package.
Make sure, that the device is connected to power supply.
Connect the device to the computer via USB.
Make sure that the latest CAN-Gateway Configurator is installed (check within support area
on www.ixxat.com).
Start the CAN-Gateway Configurator.
In drop down list Select device type select the device in use.
In drop down list Select device version select V5.
Scan for devices with button Scan
and select the device in use in the combo box Target
Device.
Click button Connect
.
Open menu Target and select Read configuration from target.
Save the configuration on the computer.
Open menu Target and select Update Firmware.
CAN@net NT User Manual
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