Managing Bootloader; Checking The Bootloader Version; Uploading Bootloader - Comtrol DeviceMaster LT User Manual

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Managing Bootloader

Checking the

Bootloader Version

Uploading

Bootloader

Caution

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Bootloader refers to the operating system that runs on the DeviceMaster LT

hardware during the power on phase, which then loads SocketServer.

Note: Typically, you should not update the Bootloader unless advised to do so by

Comtrol Technical Support.

There are several methods and tools that you can use to check the Bootloader

version or update the Bootloader.

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PortVision DX is the easiest way to check the Bootloader version and upload

the latest version.

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Optionally, RedBoot can be used to check the Bootloader version and update

the Bootloader. See

The following procedure uses PortVision DX to check the Bootloader version.

Optionally, you can use RedBoot, see

103.

1. If you have not done so, install PortVision DX

Page 15) and Scan the network.

2. Right-click the DeviceMaster LT in the Device List pane and click Advanced >

Reboot.

3. Click Yes to the Confirm Reboot query.

4. Right-click the DeviceMaster LT in the Device List pane, click Refresh. You

may need to do this several times until you catch the reboot cycle in the Device

List pane. The Bootloader version is briefly displayed during the reboot cycle

before

SocketServer

5. Check the Comtrol web site to see if a

6. Go to the next subsection if you need upload a new version of Bootloader.

Use the following procedure to upload Bootloader to the DeviceMaster LT.

Typically, you should not update the Bootloader unless advised to do so by Comtrol

Technical Support or a notice has been posted to the firmware download page on

the ftp site.

Note: Technical Support does not recommend updating Bootloader across a WAN.

For best results, connect the DeviceMaster LT directly to a PC or laptop to

upload Bootloader.

Make sure that power is not interrupted while uploading Bootloader.

Power interruption while uploading Bootloader will require that the

DeviceMaster LT must be sent into Comtrol so that it can be reflashed.

If you are not successful uploading SocketServer into the DeviceMaster

LT, do not upload Bootloader.

1. If you have not done so, install PortVision DX

Page 15) and Scan the network.

2. If necessary, check the Bootloader version (Checking the Bootloader Version)

and download the latest version.

RedBoot Procedures

on Page 99 for procedures.

Determining the Bootloader Version

loads.

later version