Upgrading The Nss Firmware - Linksys NSS6000 Series Administrator's Manual

Managing the NSS

Upgrading the NSS Firmware

STEP 3
Upgrading the NSS Firmware
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CAUTION
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Reset button, and then power up the NSS. When you see the Power LED
blink yellow rapidly, release the Reset button. The network settings are
restored to factory defaults.
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Reset the box: Press and hold the Reset button while the system is
running until the Power LED begins to blink green. Release the button.
A warning message appears.
Click OK to continue.
You can view the Power LED on the front of the chassis during the reboot or
shutdown process. It changes to indicate the current status of the process. When
the NSS is fully powered up, the Power LED is solid green. When the shutdown is
complete, the Power LED is off. You need to unlock any encrypted volumes
following any reboot or power up of the NSS.
Before you start the firmware upgrade, note the following:
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The firmware must be upgraded from an external source to the NSS. You
cannot install firmware that is saved to a disk on the NSS. If a copy of the
firmware is saved to a disk on the NSS, make sure you that you copy it to
another location (such as onto a PC) before you attempt to upgrade it.
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The firmware must be compatible with the NSS platform.
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The firmware must be newer than the version currently installed. The
system does not support downgrades.
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The firmware must be installed in a specific order if upgrading within a
virtualized setup (see
on page131).
When you upgrade the firmware, avoid using a wireless connection to the NSS as
wireless connections can be unreliable and cause image corruption. Do not
interrupt the power during the firmware upgrade. The system reboots after the
firmware upgrade is completed. Wait until the Power LED goes back to solid green
before you log in and use the configuration interface.
"Upgrading the NSS Firmware in a Virtualized Setup,"
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