- Ethernet Blaster Communications Cable User Guide

Altera Corporation 2–5
December 2004 EthernetBlaster Communications Cable User Guide
EthernetBlaster Communications Cable Administration
1 When the EthernetBlaster is reset, existing client systems using
passwords other than the factory default must remove the
EthernetBlaster hardware from their Quartus II Programmer
Hardware Setup. See Chapter 1, “Removing the EthernetBlaster
Hardware from the Quartus II Software Programmer Hardware
Setup” for instructions on removal of the EthernetBlaster
hardware. The hardware then needs to be added back into the
Quartus II software. See Chapter 1, “Setting Up the
EthernetBlaster Hardware in the Quartus II Software” for
details.
Firmware
Upgrade
The EthernetBlaster communications cable has been designed to enable
remote firmware upgrade when a new version of firmware is available
from Altera Corporation. New firmware may contain enhanced features,
better performance, or bug fixes.
c Do not turn off the EthernetBlaster communications cable power
when performing the firmware upgrade or severe damage will
occur.
Firmware upgrades are included in Quartus II releases. Firmware
upgrades and GPL source code updates are also available on the Altera
website. For details, go to www.altera.com/ethernetblaster.
To upgrade the EthernetBlaster communications firmware, follow the
directions below.
1. Open and log into the EthernetBlaster Configuration
administrative web page in your browser.
1 See Chapter 1, “Setup” for instructions on accessing the
administrative web page using your specific connection.
2. Click the Upgrade Firmware tab. See Figure 2–4 on page 2–6.