User's Manual Part 2

Access / One
®
Network
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Updating the Firmware
This brief but important chapter shows you the correct method to use when updating
the Access/One Network firmware (to the entire network or to an individual
module), with some important notes that will ensure your network and its modules
are upgraded to the latest version without problems.
Before proceeding, read the following critical bullet points:
◗ You must have an FTP (or secure FTP) server.
◗ Access/One Network firmware and configuration files must be transferred
and distributed throughout your Access/One Network from the Manager/One
interface, using the FTP configuration parameters you provide. Any other
method for transferring and distributing files is not supported by Strix Systems.
◗ A mixed multi-version environment is not supported. When updating your
Access/One Network firmware, all network nodes and modules (IWS and
OWS) must be updated.
◗ All steps in this procedure must be performed from the same network server.
◗ Never attempt to bypass this procedure. Any method other than the one
described here is not authorized or supported by Strix Systems and may
violate regulatory restrictions.
◗ Errors caused by ignoring important steps in this procedure may result in
some nodes disappearing from your Manager/One interface. Strix Systems
assumes no responsibility for misconfigured networks caused by neglect.
Prerequisite Steps
1. Make a note of your FTP server’s configuration and security parameters,
including:
• Host name and/or IP address
• User ID
• Password