Updating Through Wi-Fi - Mercury 71712 Operation Manual

Section 2 - Premier ERC Display Software Update
Updating Through Wi‑Fi
NOTE: Updating the ERC via Wi‑Fi can take 20 minutes or longer with a phone or PC. Make sure the phone will remain awake
for the software to be loaded into the ERC. If the phone closes (sleep) while the download is in process, you will need to start
the process over from the beginning.
IMPORTANT: All Premier dual‑handle ERCs include a factory installed USB Wi‑Fi dongle.
1. Download the ERC display update file at Mercury's website
performing the update. We recommend updating with a PC but a mobile device could be used.
2. On the supplemental display, navigate to MENU > Settings > Wi‑Fi.
3. The display will show the ERC network address (name) and password. For multiple helm applications: each ERC will have
a different address and password.
NOTE: The password will remain the same for future updates unless it is manually changed. To change the password,
highlight Regenerate Password and press ENTER .
4. From the PC or mobile device, search for available Wi‑Fi connections.
5. Select the network that matches the network name on the ERC display. When prompted, enter the password from the ERC
display to gain access to the ERC Wi‑Fi network.
6.
Open a browser window and type hotspot.mercurymarine.com in the search bar and press ENTER.
NOTE: You must use the ERC network to access hotspot.mercurymarine.com.
7. The Mercury Marine software update site should open.
8.
From the Software Update window, select the update file or drag and drop the file to start the update.
NOTE: The download process can take over 20 minutes to complete.
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