D-Link DVS-301 User Manual

Building Networks for PeopleDVS-301 User Manual v1.00 66Uploading the configuration fileTo update each Video Server’s configuration at once, upload the accurately formatted batch fileto CONFIG.INI. It is recommended to keep the original format, but changing values. Refer to thesection in configuration for details and optional values as well. After successfully receiving andverifying the file, Video Server will self-update the configuration and restart automatically. Referto the previous section for further information.Software revision upgradeCustomers can frequently check the appropriate product folder on our web site to download thelatest firmware. Only administrators can upgrade the system firmware of Video Server.Easy way via Upgrade WizardRun the Upgrade Wizard included in the product CDROM and proceed by the prompts. Refer tothe user's guide of Upgrade Wizard for details.Alternative via FTP1. Decompress the compressed file in a local folder. A file named FLASH.BIN should appear.2. Use the FTP program and change the working directory to the local folder where FLASH.BINexists.3. Connect to Video Server with user name as “root” and password.4. Use the PUT command to upload FLASH.BIN to Video Server. The file size is near 1.5 megabytes. It will take approximately 2 seconds in a local network, 2 minutes by null modemconnection or 6 minutes by modem, but still subject to user's network.5. After upload is complete, close the connection.6. If the received FLASH.BIN is checked without error, Video Server will update the software inFlash memory and restart automatically. When Video Server starts writing firmware, both statusLED indicators will stay on until system restarts. It takes about 30 to 40 seconds. User mustkeep the power stable during the update process. After the system restarts, Video Server mayneed installation depending on whether the “Reset network at next boot” option is enabled ornot. After Video Server boots up, reload the web page in the browser.If power fails during the software upgrade, the program in the memory of Video Server maybe destroyed permanently. If Video Server cannot restart properly, ask the dealer for technicalservice.