Firmware Upgrade & Info For Network Admin; Overview; Preparation Checklist For Firmware Upgrade - AMX Enova DGX 8 Instruction Manual

Firmware Upgrade & Info for Network Admin

Overview

The NetLinx Studio software application (available for free download from www.amx.com) provides the ability to
transfer firmware KIT files to a NetLinx device or a Master (such as the integrated Master on the Enova DGX Switcher).
This chapter also includes two additional tasks normally handled by Network Administrators:



Preparation Checklist for Firmware Upgrade

Important: Verify that you are using the latest version of NetLinx Studio and the latest firmware KIT files for
both the integrated Master and the Enova DGX Switcher.
Preparation Checklist:
 Launch NetLinx Studio. Under the Settings menu, check the Master Communication Settings.
 Verify that the latest version of NetLinx Studio is on your PC.
 If you need to establish a LAN connection – Insert one end of an RJ-45 cable into the LAN 100/1000 port on
 Verify that the Enova DGX Switcher is powered on. If not, apply power according to the directions on
 Open the OnLine Tree (OnLine Tree tab of the Workspace window), which displays information about each
 Determine the Device Number assigned to the target Enova DGX Switcher.
 Before attempting to upgrade the firmware, you must have the appropriate KIT files.
 Check the cache settings in your web browser and set to "Every time I visit the webpage" (otherwise, the
Tip: Place KIT files on a local drive for speedy throughput.
Important: When the BCS tunnel is active upgrades cannot be done.
Instruction Manual – Enova DGX 8/16/32/64 Digital Media Switchers
Embedding the XBar applet (page 162)
Changing the proxy setting (page 163)
If the version is not the latest –
Open NetLinx Studio's Help menu and select Web Update to obtain the latest version.

Or
Go to www.amx.com and login as a Dealer to download the latest version.
the Enova DGX enclosure, and connect the other end of the RJ-45 cable to a network with a DHCP server.
(The upgrade can also be done with a static IP address.)
page 43.
online device, including the current firmware version.
The integrated Master's device number is always 0 (zero) and cannot be changed.

By default, the Device Number assigned to the Enova DGX Switcher in NetLinx Studio is 05002.
The Device Number can be viewed/edited in the Device Configuration page in the Configuration Manager

(for details, see page 151).
Go to www.amx.com and download the latest firmware files for the system from the Enova DGX 8,
Enova DGX 16, Enova DGX 32, or Enova DGX 64 Enclosure page.
progress status will not be accurate). When the upgrade is complete, remember to change back to the original
cache settings. If you need instructions, see page 165.
Firmware Upgrade & Info for Network Admin
159