Upgrade firmware – Multi-Tech Systems RF500S User Manual
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Chapter 5 - RouteFinder Manager
Upgrade Firmware
Warning: Upgrade the firmware of your RouteFinder RF500S only under the advice and direction of the
Multi-Tech Technical Support Group. Improperly upgrading the RF500S may disable the device!
The Upgrade Firmware options allow you to upgrade your RF500S firmware. The Upgrade Firmware
option upgrades the firmware of your RF500S, not the RouteFinder Manager or Monitor software.
1.
From the main Manager dialog box, click Upgrade Firmware.
2.
The Upgrade Firmware dialog box displays.
To Upgrade your firmware:
1.
Download the latest firmware from the Multi-Tech System’s web site at www.multitech.com.
2.
Copy the firmware to the directory containing the RouteFinder Manager program files. Refer to the
default Firmware File Directory field to determine the location of the files on your system.
3.
Enter the location of the new firmware file in the Firmware File Directory field. RouteFinder
Manager will automatically detect the new firmware file name and display it in the
Firmware File
Name field. The version number of your firmware will display in the Firmware File Version field.
4.
Click Upgrade to upgrade your firmware.
5.
A message appears stating the upgrade has started.
6.
After several minutes, an informational dialog box displays indicating the upgrade was successful.
7.
Click OK.
8.
From the main Manager dialog box, click Save and Exit.
9.
Click Yes to restart the RouteFinder using the new firmware version.