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WI-MOD-9-E Wireless Ethernet User Manual
WI-MOD-9-E Manual V1.9 Page 72
Appendix A FIRMWARE UPGRADE
Determine which firmware version is present in the module to be upgraded by viewing the root
webpage of the module.
Firmware versions WI-MOD-9-E v1.26 and later may be upgraded to later versions using webpages
inside the module. This upgrade can be done locally with a PC connected directly to the module, or
remotely over a working radio link. For remote upgrades, it is advisable to reduce radio traffic over
the link from other devices, as much as possible. If necessary, create a temporary separate radio
network to perform the upgrade to remote modules. Please refer to the “Web based Upgrade” section
for the upgrade procedure.
Previous versions require an upgrade package using the program FlashUpdate, and can only be
performed local to the module. Also refer to this procedure if firmware version of modules is
unknown. The section “Manual Upgrade using Flash Update” outlines the upgrade procedure.
Web based Upgrade
If the modules have application firmware version WI-MOD-9-E v1.26and later currently installed,
please follow these steps to upgrade the unit.
1. Place the new application firmware file epm_WI-MOD-9-E_x.x.bin.gz on the computers hard
drive. Ensure that the file is not placed in a deeply nested folder.
2. Open internal webpage of unit to be upgraded, and Select System Tools from Menu
3. Select Firmware upgrade from the System Tools menu.
4. Click Browse button and find the application firmware file on your computer. Ensure that
the file is not in a deeply nested folder, as there is a character limitation of the filename
and path.
5. There are two options:
a. The “Save to Flash and Reset” button may be clicked, to initiate a reset
immediately after a successful firmware upgrade so that the new firmware is run.
b. Alternatively, Click “Save to Flash” button to just program the new firmware to
the unit. A reset is necessary to run the new firmware. This is useful for
maintaining radio link whilst performing upgrades to remote units.
6. The following dialog box may be displayed as a warning. Click OK to proceed.