Talkswitch 24-CA - Manual (Page 20)

8 T A L K S W I T C H US E R G U I D E • N O R T H A M E R I CA
Step 3 — Updating the firmware
The last step is to update the firmware. Make sure your TalkSwitch is
connected to your PC.
1. Open the configuration software.
2. File -> Update Firmware.
The update time varies depending on the connection type, how many files
are needed and how many units are updated. On average the process takes
between 1 and 5 minutes. The LED lights on the TalkSwitch front panel show
diagnostic indicators for the update. See 1.12 What the flashing lights mean
on page 27. When the update is completed, you are prompted to reboot
TalkSwitch. In the dialog box, click the Proceed button.
Should the firmware update fail, please repeat the update process above. If
the problem persists, contact your reseller or TalkSwitch.
Most firmware updates do not alter your system configuration. In certain
circumstances, during a major system update, the configuration file may get
reset to default values.
When you configure a unit for the first time and every time you modify the
configuration, we recommend that you save your configuration file to your
PC and preferably to removable media (3.5" Floppy, CD-ROM disc or Flash
stick) as a back-up. This avoids having to reconfigure the entire system in
case of a hardware failure.
The LastSavedConfig4.00 in C:\Program Files\TalkSwitch\TalkSwitch
Configuration\ is accessed when you save and retrieve the configuration
software. For more information, see 2.1.1.1 File Menu on page 30.
1.6 INITIAL CONFIGURATION
Once your software is installed and your TalkSwitch is connected directly to
a PC or via a switch/hub to the LAN, you can customize the TalkSwitch
system with the TalkSwitch configuration software.
If you have to replace your computer, please download the latest install
file from our website and follow steps 2 and 3 above. Run the install
program. In case of a major system update, copy the back-up of your
configuration file to C:\Program Files\TalkSwitch\TalkSwitch
Configuration.