System Update - Globalstar Sat-Fi2 User Manual

SYSTEM UPDATE

Sat-Fi2 firmware updates can be performed via the Sat-Fi2 App or using the Sat-Fi2 Web Console. The
below instructions detail the process for updating the Sat-Fi2 using the Sat-Fi2 Web Console.
Step 1 – Download Sat-Fi2 Firmware Update
1. Prior to downloading the update, delete any previous versions of Sat-Fi2
"update_satfi2_revm_productionx_x_xx.zip" that are in your download directory.
2. On a Wi-Fi enabled computer, open a web browser and proceed to
https://www.globalstar.com/products/voice-and-data/sat-fi2
3. Scroll to Downloads and Links section and download the Latest Sat-Fi2 Firmware Update.
4. Save the update to your computer, do not attempt to run the program directly.
Step 2 – Connect to the Sat-Fi2 Wireless Network
1. On a laptop, turn on the Wi-Fi connection and connect to the SatFi2_<XXXXXX> network
(<XXXXXX> is the ICCID number of the Sat- Fi2 device) Example: satfi2_004595
2. A Wi-Fi connection dialog will be displayed. In the Password text-entry field, enter the appropriate
password. (Default Password is satfi1234)
3. Press the Connect button.
Step 3 - Access the Sat-Fi2 Web Console
1. Open a web browser.
2. In the address bar enter: http://192.168.1.1
3. A Sat-Fi2 Login screen will be displayed.
• In the Username field, enter the Admin Username (Default is admin)
• In the Password field, enter the password (Default is admin)
• Select the Login button.
4. The Sat-Fi2 Admin Console screen will be displayed.
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Step 4 – Perform Firmware Update
1. On the Admin Console Menu screen select Device Configuration.
2. The Device Configuration screen will be displayed, select the System Update tab.
3. Select the Choose File button and navigate to and select the Sat-Fi2 firmware update downloaded
in Step 1 – Download Sat-Fi2 Firmware Update.
4. Select the Upload button to start the firmware upload process.
WARNING: Once the Upload button has been selected, do not power off the Sat-Fi2 unit
during the upgrade process. Doing so may render the device inoperable.
5. After the firmware is uploaded the Update process will begin.
The update could take up to 15+ minutes.
6. When the firmware update is complete the Sat-Fi2 will reboot and you will be disconnected from
the Sat-Fi2 Wi-Fi network. The Firmware Update is complete.
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