NetModule NB3700 User Manual page 144

5.8.3. Software Update
Manual Software Update
This menu can be used to run a manual software update of the system.
Parameter
Update operation
URL
When issuing a software update, the current configuration (including files like keys/cer-
tificates) will be backuped. Any other modifications to the filesystem will be erased.
The configuration is generally backward-compatible. We also apply forward compati-
bility when downgrading to a previous software within the same release line, which is
accomplished by sorting out unknown configuration directives which actually may lead
to loss of settings and features. Therefore, it's always a good idea to keep a copy of the
working configuration.
Attention: In case you perform a major downgrade with a previous release line (e.g. 3.7.0
to 3.6.0), please ensure to always use the latest release of that branch (i.e. 3.6.0.X) as
only those tend to be fully forward-compatible. Also keep in mind, that some hardware
features may not work (e.g. if not implemented in that version). In doubt, please consult
our support team.
A software image can be either uploaded via the Web Manager or retrieved from a
specific URL. It will be unpacked and deployed to a spare partition which gets activated
if the update completed successfully. The whole procedure is accompanied by all green
LEDs flashing up, the subsequent system reboot gets denoted by a slowly blinking Status
LED. The backuped configuration will be applied at bootup and the Status LED will
blink faster during this operation. Depending on your configuration, this may take a
while.
Automatic Software Update
This menu can be used to run a automatic software update of the system.
Parameter
Status
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Manual Software Update
The update operation method being used. You can upload
the image, download it from an URL or use the latest version
from our server
The server URL where the software update image should
be downloaded from.
HTTP, HTTPS, and FTP. Provide a URL like
//server/path/file
Automatic software update
Enable/disable automatic software update
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Supported protocols are TFTP,
protocol: