Chapter 14 Management
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14.2.1 Firmware Upgrade
Firmware upgrades contain bug fixes and fixes for security vulnerabilities. It is recommended to keep the
Switch’s firmware up to date.
Make sure you have downloaded (and unzipped) the correct model firmware and version to your
computer before uploading to the Switch.
Be sure to upload the correct model firmware as uploading the wrong
model firmware may damage your device.
Do NOT disconnect power to the Switch while firmware upload is in
progress!
The following screen will appear after you click the Firmware Upgrade button. You will not be able to
configure other settings during the firmware upgrade process to avoid system crashes on the Switch.
Figure 32 Firmware Upgrade Path
Type the path and file name of the firmware file you wish to upload to the Switch in the text box or click
Path to locate it. After you select the firmware file, click the Upgrade button to load the new firmware.
Apply Click this button to save your changes to the Switch.
Configuration
Restore/Backup
Type the path and file name of the configuration file you wish to restore in the text box or click
path to locate it.
Restore Click Restore to restore a previously saved configuration from your computer to the Switch.
Note: “config” is the name of the configuration file on the Switch, so your backup
configuration file is automatically renamed when you restore using this screen.
Backup Click Backup to save and store your current device settings.
Change Password
Old Password Type the existing system password.
New Password Enter your new system password using the keyboard characters (a-z, A-Z, 0-9, and
~!@#$%^&*()_+`-={}[]:;<>./\). The password must be 8 to 15 characters long.
Confirm Password Retype your new system password for confirmation.
Apply Click this button to save your changes to the Switch.
Table 14 Switch Management (continued)
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