Vivotek VS3102 - Manual (Page 63)

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Viewing system log
Download SYSTEM.LOG and open it with any text viewer. The content of the file reveals useful
information about configuration and connections after the system boots up. It helps Administrator to
easily find out whom and how the Video Server was accessed since all network access to the Video Server
is recorded with timestamp. The system log will scroll to keep the newest messages as eliminate old ones.
Uploading the configuration file
To update each the Video Server’s configuration at once, upload the accurately formatted batch file to
CONFIG.INI. It is recommended to keep the original format, but changing values. Refer to the section in
configuration for details and optional values as well. After successfully receiving and verifying the file,
the Video Server will self-update the configuration and restart automatically. Refer to the previous section
for further information.
Software revision upgrade
Customers can frequently check the appropriate product folder on our web site to download the latest
firmware. Only Administrator can upgrade the system firmware of the Video Server.
Easy way via Upgrade Wizard
Run the Upgrade Wizard included in the product CDROM and proceeds by the prompts. Refer to the
user's guide of Upgrade Wizard for details.
Alternative via FTP
1. Decompress the compressed file in a local folder. A file named FLASH.BIN should appear.
2. Use the FTP program and change the working directory to the local folder where FLASH.BIN exists.
3. Connect to the Video Server with user name as “root” and password.
4. Use the PUT command to upload FLASH.BIN to the Video Server. The file size is near 1.5 mega bytes.
It will take approximately 2 seconds in a local network, 2 minutes by null modem connection or 6
minutes by modem, but still subject to user's network.
5. After upload is complete, close the connection.
6. If the received FLASH.BIN is checked without error, the Video Server will update the software in
Flash memory and restart automatically. When the Video Server starts writing firmware, both status LED
indicators will stay on until system restarts. It takes about 30 to 40 seconds. User must keep the power
stable during the update process. After the system restarts, the Video Server may need installation
depending on whether the “Reset network at next boot” option is enabled or not. After the Video Server