2 obtaining new firmware, 3 updating the firmware – Minicom Advanced Systems Smart CAT5 User Manual

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4. Click

. The hardware version number appears after the

RoC/RICC number.

When “Not responding” appears, there is no computer connected, or it is switched
off.

6.4.2 Obtaining new firmware

Download the latest firmware for your system from

www.minicom.com

6.4.3 Updating the firmware

Warning!

Never switch off any computer connected to the Smart CAT5 system during the
updating process.

To update the firmware:

1. In the Smart CAT5 Switch Update window, check the appropriate option in the

Switch Unit box or the desired RICC.

2. From the File menu, choose Open. The Open box appears. See Figure 30.

3. Navigate to the folder that contains the firmware update file. You may only see

the files that match the file selection mask.

Figure 30 Open box

4. Open the file.

5. Click Start. The Smart CAT5 Switch Update flashes the firmware. On

completion the firmware version number appears.

6. Check that the updated version number is correct by pressing

.

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