User Guide BreadCrumb Wireless Network

Chapter 2. Upgrading to Version 8.4

• Selection of a unique ESSID (network name) for the BreadCrumb network is recommended. A

BreadCrumb device equipped with tri-color LED incorrectly indicates a meshed connection (GREEN)

when in the presence of an 802.11b access point with the same ESSID.

Installing / Upgrading BCAdmin

1. Install the latest JRE from http://www.java.com

2. Download version 8.4 of BCAdmin for Windows or Linux using the link provided by your Rajant

Account Manager.

3. Run the installer (for Windows) or install the rpm (for Linux) and follow any instructions provided

on your screen.

Upgrading BreadCrumb Firmware

Follow the following procedure for each BreadCrumb device in your network. Be sure to determine each

BreadCrumb board version (step 1) individually.

1. Determine the BreadCrumb board version (version 2 or version 3) as follows:

• In version 2 units, the power input (where the power wires plug in) are in a straight line, as below:

Figure 2-1. Version 2 Power Input

• Version 3 units have the power conﬁguration as below: