User Manual

VGADVI Recorder User Guide 7-4 Firmware Upgrade
Installing new firmware takes a few minutes. Broadcasting and recording is not available until the
upgrade is complete.
There are two ways to install new firmware: from a the download link via the web interface, or from a file
provided by Epiphan.
Install Firmware Directly from the Web Interface:
If your VGADVI Recorder has internet access, the easiest method of installing new firmware is to use the
download link provided when you check for new firmware.
To download new firmware directly:
1. Connect to the admin interface using your preferred connection mechanism. See Connect to the Admin
Interface.
2. Login as admin.
3. Save a copy of the current device configuration, if desired. A recent configuration file is needed for the
slim case of a power failure or other problem during firmware upgrade . See Save and Restore Device
Configuration.
4. Select the Firmware Upgrade link in the Configuration menu; the firmware upgrade page opens.
5. Click the check for updates link next to your current firmware version; the system connect to Epiphan
servers to look for updates.
6. Click download from the red box that appears at the top left of the admin interface; the firmware is
downloaded and immediately starts to install and the firmware update box changes to have a cancel
button.
Do not interrupt power to the device during the firmware upgrade. If power is lost due to
power failure, restore to the default factory settings before trying again. See Restoring Factory
Configuration.
7. When the firmware update is complete, the message lets you know it is going to reboot.
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