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6: Updating Firmware
XPort™ User Guide 51
Figure 6-1. TFTP Window
After the firmware has been loaded and stored, which takes approximately 8 seconds
to complete, the unit performs a power reset.
Recovering the Firmware Using the Serial Port and DeviceInstaller
If for some reason the firmware is damaged, you can recover the firmware file by
using DeviceInstaller to download the *.ROM file over the serial port.
1. Start DeviceInstaller. If your PC has more than one network adapter, a message
displays. Select an adapter and click OK.
2. From the Tools menu, select Advanced/Recover Firmware. The Serial Port
Firmware Upgrade window displays.
3. For Port on PC, enter the COM port to which your are connected.
4. For Device Model, be sure the appropriate XPort device is shown (XPort-01,
XPort-03, or XP485).
5. For Firmware File, click the Browse button and go to the location where the
firmware file resides.
Note: Make sure the XPort on which you are recovering firmware is connected to this
selected port on your PC.
6. Click OK to download the file.
7. When prompted, reset the device. Status messages and a progress bar at the
bottom of the screen show the progress of the file transfer. When the file transfer
completes, the message “Successful, Click OK to Close” appears.
8. Click the OK button to complete this procedure.
Note For more information, see Recovering Firmware in the DeviceInstaller
User Guide.