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62 | Managing IAPs Dell PowerConnect W-Instant Access Point 5.0.3.0-1.1.0.0 | User Guide
 Access Point Information (for each AP attached to the VC)
 AP type
 AP serial number
The VC expects the available upgrade VC software version and the URL in return. This query normally happens
once in a week.
Automatic Firmware Image Check and Upgrade
Automatic image check is enabled by default. If AirWave is configured, then the automatic image check is
automatically disabled. You have to use the manual image check option. For more information, see “Manual
Firmware Image Check and Upgrade” on page63.
If Automatic image check is enabled, then the following actions take place:
 Once after every time the AP boots up; and
 Once every week thereafter
If the image check locates a new version of the Dell Instant firmware image on the image server, then a New
version available link appears at the top right corner of the Instant UI.
Figure 54 Automatic Image Check - New Version Available Link
Upgrading to the new OS version
After the Automatic Image Check feature identifies a new OS version, perform the following steps to upgrade to
the new version:
1. Click the New version available link. The Maintenance window appears.
2. Click Upgrade Now to upgrade the W-IAP to the newer version.
Figure 55 New Version Available Box
After you confirm, the AP downloads the new firmware image from the server, saves it to flash, and reboots.
Depending on the progress and success of the upgrade, one of the following messages will be displayed:
 Upgrading - While image upgrading is in progress.