Firmware Server Setup - Panasonic KX-TGP600 Administrator's Manual

7.2 Firmware Update Settings

7.1 Firmware Server Setup

No special server is necessary for the firmware update. You can use an HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, or TFTP server
as the firmware server by simply setting its URL.
Updating the firmware of handsets takes approximately 15 minutes and up to 4 unused handsets can be
updated simultaneously. Updating 5 or more handsets simultaneously will take approximately 30 minutes to
complete. While downloading, "Downloading xx%" (xx=01-99) is displayed on the handset. If the display does
not change after several minutes, there may be a communication error; try moving the handset closer to the
base unit.
Before performing the firmware update, make sure that the handset is turned on and is communicating with
the base unit.
If the firmware update is started while the handset is on a call, the update will start after the call is completed.
During the firmware update, the handset cannot be used to make calls (including emergency calls). Also, the
firmware update cannot be canceled midway through the update.
Note
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To ensure that the update proceeds smoothly, it is recommended that the handset is placed on its
charger for the duration of the update.
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It is recommended to select a time for updating in which the handset will not be used. (For details about
the timing of updating configuration files, see 2.2.4 Downloading Configuration Files.)
7.2 Firmware Update Settings
Firmware updates are provided by the manufacturer when necessary.
The firmware update will be executed by setting the corresponding parameters using configuration file
programming (® see 5.3.7 Firmware Update Settings) or Web user interface programming (® see
4.7.2 Firmware Maintenance). The following shows the parameters and the setting procedures:
Firmware Update Enable/Disable
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In a configuration file, add the line, FIRM_UPGRADE_ENABLE="Y".
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In the Web user interface, click the [Maintenance] tab, click [Firmware Maintenance], and then select
[Yes] for [Enable Firmware Update].
Firmware Version Number
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In a configuration file, specify the new version number in "FIRM_VERSION".
Firmware Server URL
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In a configuration file, specify the URL in "FIRM_FILE_PATH".
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In the Web user interface, click the [Maintenance] tab, click [Firmware Maintenance], and then enter the
URL in [Firmware File URL].
Configuration Parameter Example
By setting the parameters as shown in the following example, the unit will automatically download the firmware
file from the specified URL, "http://firm.example.com/firm/01.050.fw", and perform the update operation if the
currently used firmware version is older than 01.050.
Example
FIRM_UPGRADE_ENABLE="Y"
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