18.7 Upgrade the System
Purpose
The firmware on your device can be upgraded with a local backup device or remote FTP server.
18.7.1 Upgrade with a Local Backup Device
Before You Start
Connect your device to a local storage device that contains the firmware update file.
Step 1 Go to Maintenance>Upgrade.
Step 2 Click the Local Upgrade tab to enter the local upgrade interface.
Step 3 Select the firmware update file from the storage device.
Step 4 Click Upgrade to start upgrading.
Step 5 After the upgrade is complete, the device will reboot automatically to activate the new firmware.
18.7.2 Upgrade by FTP
Before You Start
Ensure the network connection of the PC (running FTP server) and the device are valid and correct.
Run the FTP server on the PC and copy the firmware into the corresponding directory of your PC.
Step 1 Go to Maintenance>Upgrade.
Step 2 Click the FTP tab to enter the local upgrade interface.
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Figure 18-8 Local Upgrade Interface
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