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Lake Controller Operation Manual Rev 1.5.4
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26. Firmware Update
26.1 Backup System Configuration and Presets
While every effort is made to retain all settings in the device during the firmware upgrade procedure, it is
highly recommended that the following steps are followed:
1. Open the previously used version of the Lake Controller software.
2. Tap YES when asked “Do you want to recall the last configuration?”
3. Store the current system configuration using the old version of the Lake Controller.
4. Open the previous of the associated Preset Manager and store all Presets that are contained within all
Lake devices on the network.
5. Proceed to section 26.2 and update the device firmware.
26.2 Updating Firmware
The Lake Firmware Update Utility provides a fast firmware upgrade procedure for small or large networks of
Lake devices. Follow the steps below to upgrade your device:
1. Install the latest version of the Lake Controller software.
2. Power on all devices, and connect using a wired network.
3. Select the Lake Firmware Update Utility via Windows START > PROGRAMS > LAKE CONTROLLER
By default, this utility is located in a folder labeled: Lake Controller vX.X > Firmware Update Utilities
4. Select the platform to update from the dialog that is displayed as shown in Figure 26-1.
Figure 26-1: Device Platform Selection Dialog
If more than one network adapter is enabled, a screen similar to that shown in Figure 26-2 will be displayed.
Always ensure you select a wired network for updating firmware as a loss in connectivity could corrupt the
firmware.