APPENDIX C: FLASH UPGRADING
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Operating Upgrade Mode
When in Upgrade Mode you must use a KB/mouse attached directly to the PC.
You will see four virtual files listed:
BOOT Delete this file to return to normal extender operation.
LOC_xx This shows the firmware version in the Local Unit. If the version is
reported as ‘LOC_BAD’ the upgrade was not successful – try again
REM_xx This shows the firmware version in the Remote Unit. If the version is
reported as ‘REM_BAD’ the upgrade was not successful – try again.
CONFIG This file contains the current extender configuration. You may save this
file and use it setup another extender by dragging it onto the file window
and overwriting it.
Upgrading a Local Unit
Drag the Local firmware file provided onto the window. After a few seconds the window
display should refresh and the new firmware version displayed by file ‘LOC_xx’
If the window does not refresh (will not on some OS,) and the dragged upgrade file is still
shown, then you may need to re-power the Local Unit (by disconnecting the USB cable) and
view the drive folder again.
If the ‘LOC_xx’ file displays as ‘LOC_BAD’ the upgrade was not successful. Try again or
call technical support.
If the upgrade was successful and you only want to upgrade the Local Unit, delete the file
BOOT. The extender drive will disconnect itself and normal extender operation will resume.
Note: If the upgrade was not successful, you will not be able return to normal operation and
the extender will remain in Upgrade Mode.
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