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How to update the firmware via the web interface (HTTP)

This howto describes the HTTP firmware update on Hirschmann Platform devices RS20/30/40, RSR20/30, MS20/30, PowerMICE, MACH100/1000/4000 and Octopus.

Open the web interface
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Open your web browser and type the ip address of the switch into the address field of the browser.
Confirm with ‘return’
When java has correctly started, a login screen shows up.

 

Login
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To be able to upload new firmware, you need to log in with admin rights.
The default values are:
Login: admin
Password: private

After succeful login the system overview screen is shown.

Change to the Software dialog
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  1. Select "Basic Settings" -"Software" in the menu tree on the left hand.
  2. Click on the "..." button in the "HTTP Software Update" section.

Browse and select firmware file
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  1. Search and select the correct firmware file in the file selection window.
  2. Click "Open" to close the file selection window.

Start update
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  1. The file path is automatically added to the File field.
  2. Start the update process by clicking the "Update" button.

File Transfer
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  1. During the file transfer, the window is greyed out, and a "Please Wait" popup message is shown.
  2. Wait until a "Update completed successfully" message appears.

Confirm with "OK"

Compare Software versions
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  1. Click "Reload" and compare the "Stored- and Running Version".
  2. The update firmware version is shown in the "Stored Version"

Activate the new firmware
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To activate the new uploaded firmware a "Cold Start" needs to be performed.
Go to "Basic Settings" -"Restart" and click on "Cold Start".

Confirm Reboot
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Click "OK" to reboot the device immediately.

Switch reboots
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While the switch reboots the web browser session is interrupted.
Reload the web interface after the switch completely booted up.
Depending on the used hardware this can take up to 2 minutes.

Check Software versions
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Check again the "Stored- and Running Version" in the "Software" menu.
Both should show the latest firmware version.