Advanced; Upgrading The System Firmware Using Auto Upgrade; Upgrading The System Firmware Using A Usb Thumb Drive - FLIR Lorex LH070 Series Instruction Manual

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Using the Main Menu

15.8 Advanced

The Advanced menu allows you to load system defaults, upgrade the system firmware,

and configure automatic firmware updates.

WARNING

Do not remove the USB flash drive or power off the DVR during the firmware update. Wait for the

system to reboot.

Firmware upgrades can provide improved functionality to your DVR. You can check for

system firmware updates using the Auto Upgrade feature. You must have the latest DVR

firmware and client software or mobile apps to connect to the DVR over the

Internet.

The system must be connected to the Internet to use Auto Upgrade.

To upgrade firmware using auto upgrade:

1. Right-click or move your mouse to the bottom of the screen to open the Menu Bar and

click the Auto Upgrade button (

2. Enter the system user name (default: admin) and password (default: 000000) and

click Apply.

3. The system checks for firmware updates.

4. If there is a firmware upgrade available, follow the on-screen instructions to update the

firmware.

If your system is not connected to the Internet, you may also download firmware upgrades

for free from www.lorextechnology.com and install them manually using a USB thumb

drive (not included).

You must have the latest DVR firmware and client software or mobile apps to con-

nect to the DVR over the Internet.

To upgrade the system firmware:

1. In your web browser, visit www.lorextechnology.com and search for the model number

of your DVR (check the label underneath your DVR for the model number). Download

the free firmware upgrade if one is available.

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