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CHAPTER 11: SYSTEM
CHAPTER 1: HEADLINE
The System button in the main menu brings up the System screen shown in Figure 69. This screen allows the Boxilla unit itself to be
managed:
Š upgrade the firmware;
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Š procure a new license file;
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Š generate your own self-signed certificate;
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Š backup/restore the database;
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Š check system information
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Š set thresholds for alerts
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Š change network settings
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Š set system time (or Clock)
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Š create/edit Boxilla users
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The administrator can reboot the Boxilla unit by clicking on the Reboot button on the top right of the screen.
11.1 SYSTEM—UPGRADING BOXILLA UNIT FIRMWARE
To upgrade the firmware on the Boxilla unit, choose the file to be used to upgrade and click on submit as shown in Figure 69 and
follow the instructions provided. This will cause the new firmware to be added to the Backup Image table shown in Figure 69
(i.e., the firmware file is copied onto the Boxilla unit). To initiate the upgrade of the the Boxilla unit, click on Activate on "•••" icon
options on the row of the firmware to be used to upgrade the unit.
The upgrade will not change the contents of the database. When the upgrade is completed, the Boxilla unit will automatically
restart all Boxilla services, no reboot is required.
VERY IMPORTANT: Ensure the Boxilla unit stays powered-up during the upgrade. Losing power during an upgrade may cause the
unit to cease functioning.
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FIGURE 69. SYSTEM SCREEN—UPGRADE
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