Instruction Manual

The Firmware Upgrade Utility

GCE611U and GCE616U have a Windows-based Firmware Upgrade Utility which provides a

smooth,automatedprocessforupgradingthermware.Thenewrmwareupgradepackages

arepostedonourwebsiteasnewrmwarerevisionsbecomeavailable.Pleasecheckthe

websiteregularlytondthelatestrmwareandinformationrelatingtoit.

Before You Begin

To prepare for the Firmware Upgrade, do the following:

1. Using a computer connected to the Local Unit, go to the product page on the IOGEAR

web site. Click on the “Driver Download” at the left side of the product page which leads

youtothermwareanddriverdownloadpage.

2. Choose the Firmware Upgrade Package you want to install (usually the most recent), and

download it to your computer.

3. Use a Serial RS-232 cable to connect to the COM port on your computer to the RS-232

port of the Local Unit.

Note: The Serial RS-232 cable is not provided in the package.

4. Make sure both Local and Remote units are connected by the Cat5e cable and Link, then

unplug the Local unit’s power adapter.

5. In the Local Unit’s rear panel, turn the FW Upgrade switch On. This enables both the Local

and Remote Units to operate in Firmware Upgrade Mode when the Local Unit is powered

on again.

6. Plug in the Local Unit’s power adapter to power it on.

Cat5e Cables