32 Network configuration
Renkforce PL500D WiFi
For backup purposes, all active configuration settings can be transmitted to
your computer, stored there as a file and reloaded into the PL500D WiFi. In
this wa
y, you can for example generate configurations for different network
environments, with which you can set up the device quickly and easily.
4.6.2 Saving a configuration file
To save the active configuration to your computer as a file, select the corre-
sponding button in the area Management -> Save configuration file. Then
enter a storage loca
tion and name for the settings file.
4.6.3 Restoring a configuration
An existing configuration file can be sent to the PL500D WiFi in the area
Management -> Restore device configuration and enabled there. Select a
suitable file via the Browse… button and start the operation by clicking the
Restore device configuration button.
4.6.4 Refresh firmware
The firmware of the PL500D WiFi includes the software for operating the
device. If necessary, the manufacturer offers new versions on the Internet as
a file download, for example to modify existing functions.
햲 To bring the firmware up to the
latest version, first go to the website
www.renkforce.com, and download the appropriate file for the
PL500D WiFi to your computer.
햳 Then in
the configuration dialogue, go to the area Management ->
Update Firmware. Click Browse… and select the downloaded file.
햴 Then start
the update procedure with the Update Firmware button. After
a successful update, the PL500D WiFi restarts.
Ensure that the update procedure is not interrupted. To do so, it is best to
connect your computer to
the PL500D WiFi via PLC or LAN rather than
WLAN.