Steps to upgrade remotely using only DgIpServ:
Requirements:
The correct firmware file for your Etherlite and DgIpServ (Windows version) in a common directory on a computer running Windows, Etherlite which can be pinged from Windows machine where the upgrade will take place.
1. This procedure will use two instances of DgIpServ:
- Instance A to upgrade the firmware
- Instance B to reset the unit.
Note: The timing between the two DgIpServ instances is crucial for this to work successfully.2. Instance B: Select the "
Reboot Unit" option:
3. Instance B: Enter the
MAC and
IP address
but DO NOT hit "Next"!
4. Instance A: Select the "Upgrade Firmware" option, then go through the dialogue to upgrade firmware. Be sure to enter the IP address, Default Gatewau address and Subnet Mask so the Etherlite knows how to get to the Etherlite.
Note: Don't actually turn off power to the Etherlite as shown in the next screen.
Continue with the instructions instead.
5. Instance A: Hit "Next". You should see dialogue like this:
6. When you see the "
Waiting..." dialogue in
Instance A as shown above, hit the "
Next" button in
Instance B (
this will reboot your remote Etherlite).
7. If all goes well you should see dialogue about the request received from IP xxxxx in
Instance A, and dialogue saying Rebooted unit in
Instance B.
Instance A:
Instance B:
Last updated:
Jun 17, 2019