Backup/Restore Device Configurations; Update Firmware And Boot/Post Code - Digi Connect SP User Manual

Custom files are not deleted by device reset
Any files uploaded to the file system of a Digi device from the File Management page are not deleted by restoring the
device configuration to factory defaults, or by pressing the Reset button on the device (see
configuration to factory defaults
custom factory defaults can retain them on the device and not have them deleted by a reset. Such files can only be
deleted by the Delete operation, described above.

Backup/restore device configurations

After you configure a Digi device, back up the configuration settings. You can restore the backup configuration
settings if a problem occurs when updating the firmware or adding hardware. If you need to configure multiple
devices, you can use the backup/restore feature to load the backup configuration settings from the first device onto
the other devices.
This procedure shows how to back up or restore the configuration to a server and download a configuration from a
server to a file or TFTP.
If using TFTP, ensure that the TFTP program is running on a server.
1. From the Main menu, click Administration > Backup/Restore. The Backup/Restore page appears.
2. Choose the appropriate option (Backup or Restore) and select the file.

Update firmware and Boot/POST Code

You can update the firmware and/or boot/POST code for a Digi device from a file on a computer or through TFTP. The
recommended method is to download the firmware to a local hard drive. TFTP is supported for those using UNIX
systems. Both the firmware and the boot/POST code are updated using the same set of steps.The Digi device
automatically determines the type of image being uploaded. Before uploading the firmware or the boot/POST code,
it is very important to read the Release Notes supplied with the firmware to check if the boot/POST code must be
updated before updating the firmware.
Prerequisites
These procedures assume that:
•
You downloaded the firmware file from digi.com.
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If you are using TFTP, that the TFTP server is running.
Update firmware from a file on a computer
1. From the Main menu, click Administration > Update Firmware. The Update Firmware page appears.
2. Type the name of the firmware or POST file in the Select Firmware edit box, or click Browse to locate and select
the firmware or POST file.
3. Click Update.
Important: DO NOT close the browser until the update completes and a reboot prompt appears.
Update firmware from a TFTP Server
Updating firmware from a TFTP server is done from the command-line interface using the boot command. It cannot
be done from the web interface. For details, see
Digi Connect Family and ConnectPort TS Family User Guide
on page 91). This deletion is prevented so that customers with custom applets and
Administration from the command-line interface
Restore a device
on page 94.
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