RGB Spectrum 201 DVR User Manual


 
FIRMWARE UPGRADE
Automated Update Procedure
350-8697 DGy Model 201 User Guide 148
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SETTING UP THE
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DGy
The next step in the firmware upgrade process is to transfer the new
firmware to the DGy 201. To accomplish this you will have to connect
your PC to the DGy 201 network port (10/100 BASE-T Ethernet).
Connect an Ethernet cable to the DGy 201 as described in
Appendix B,
Ethernet control (see page 142) and make sure that you have the
communications between your PC and the DGy 201. Make special note
of the IP address of the DGy 201 as you will need it in the next step.
TRANSFERRING
THE NEW
FIRMWARE TO THE
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DGy
The new firmware is transferred to the DGy 201 using standard FTP
(File Transfer Protocol). This is accomplished easily by using one of the
two following methods:
Automated Update Procedure
Manual Update Procedure
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AUTOMATED UPDATE PROCEDURE
The DGy 201 offers an automated procedure for updating firmware via
Graphical User Interface (GUI). This section outlines the steps involved
in setting up this automated procedure.
STARTING THE FTP
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CLIENT
Use your web browser to connect to your DGy 201. The first page that
the browser displays is the DGy 201 “Applications Suite” page as shown
in
Figure C-1 on page 149.
To access this web page, type the IP address of the DGy 201 in the
Address line of your web browser and click on the Go button. Note that if
the WCP application is already running you must first close it by clicking
on the close window buttons (you cannot operate the WCP and FTP at
the same time).