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Software Updates
The Software Updates page identifies the ix2 software status and provides the ability to update the
software for the ix2.
Auto-update process: installing a device software update
1. In the table listing the current software installed on your ix2, click in the Action column to
check for updates.
2. The Status column will state whether the software is up to date or if an update is available. To
copy an update file to your ix2, click . The software update file is downloaded directly to your
ix2.
3. If multiple updates are ready, you may install all the updates at the same time. Click Apply
all pending updates to install the available updates. The software updates are applied to your
ix2.
4. Once the software is installed, the ix2 will reboot. If you are applying multiple updates, you only
need to reboot once. Do not power down the ix2 during this time.
5. If you want to remove the update without applying changes, click in the Action column.
Do not shut down the ix2 during the update process as this can damage the ix2. The ix2 will be
temporarily inaccessible during the software update. Be sure no critical files are being accessed.
Manual update process: installing a device software update
1. In the table listing the current software installed on your ix2, click in the Action column to
check for updates.
2. If an update is available, the Status column will state that a software update is available with a
link. Download the update file to your local computer.
3. To retrieve the update, click Add Software.
4. In the Add Software pop-up window, if an update is available, there will be a link to download the
appropriate update for your ix2. Click the link, follow the instructions on the download site page,
and download the software update to your local computer.
Once downloaded, click Browse to select the update, and then click Upload to continue.
5. When the update is uploaded to the ix2, the Status column will say Ready to apply.
6. Click Apply all pending updates to apply the update or updates. The software updates will
be applied to your ix2. If you want to remove the update without applying changes, click in
the Action column.
The ix2 restarts once the software is installed. You should not power down the ix2 during the
installation process as this can damage the ix2. If multiple updates are ready, all of them will be
applied, requiring only one reboot.
The ix2 will be temporarily inaccessible during the software update. Be sure no critical files are
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