Automatic Firmware Image Check And Upgrade - Dell PowerConnect W-IAP3WN User Manual

Automatic Firmware Image Check and Upgrade

Automatic image check is enabled by default. If Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave is configured,
then the automatic image check is automatically disabled, use the manual image check option to
check for the latest image. For more information, see
"Configuring Dell PowerConnect W-AirWave" on page 207
PowerConnect W-AirWave.
If the Automatic image check is enabled, then the following actions take place:
once after every time the AP boots up
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once every week thereafter
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If the image check locates a new version of the W-Instant software on the image server, then a
New version available link appears at the top right corner of the Dell W-Series Instant UI.
- Automatic Image Check — New Version Available Link
Figure 63
After the Automatic image check feature identifies a new version, perform the following steps to
upgrade to the new version:
1. The Maintenance window appears. Click Upgrade Now to upgrade the W-IAP to the newer
version.
- New Version Available
Figure 64
After you confirm, the AP downloads the new software image from the server, saves it to flash, and
reboots. Depending on the progress and success of the upgrade, one of the following messages is
displayed:
Dell PowerConnect W-Series Instant Access Point 6.2.0.0-3.2.0.0 | User Guide
"Upgrading to New Version" on page 88
for steps on how to configure Dell
and
87 | Managing W-IAPs