Upgrading LAN-Cell 3 Firmware
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Please see the LAN-Cell 3 User's Guide for more details on how to upgrade the LAN-Cell's firmware.


The recommended method is to use the LAN-Cell's built-in Web Configurator tool while connected to one of the LAN-Cell's LAN interface ports. Do NOT use a Wireless (Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n) wireless connection to the LAN-Cell to perform the firmware update.

We discourage upgrading the firmware over a WAN connection (esp. Cellular) due to the slow speed, high latency and potential for permanently damaging the LAN-Cell if communications are interrupted.  



Backup the LAN-Cell's Configuration
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The Release Notes for each firmware upgrade will indicate whether or not installing the firmware will cause the LAN-Cell's existing configuration parameters to be lost and reset to factory defaults.  Even if the upgrade does not require a configuration reset, we strongly recommend that you backup the LAN-Cell's configuration parameters before upgrading the firmware.

o Choose the ADMIN > MANAGEMENT menu
o Click the EXPORT CONFIGURATION button  
o Save the configuration file to your PC



Installing LAN-Cell Firmware
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Once you begin a firmware upload, DO NOT POWER CYCLE or disconnect from the LAN-Cell.

When the firmware upload is complete, the LAN-Cell will reset and you will be able to reconnect using the Web interface.  Do not reset the LAN-Cell until you have successfully reconnected to the device after a firmware upgrade.

o Choose the ADMIN > MANAGEMENT menu
o Use the BROWSE button next to the Upgrade Firmware field to locate the firmware's ".bin" file on your PC
o Click the UPGRADE button



Confirming the New Firmware Revision
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After the firmware upload is complete and you are able to reconnect to the LAN-Cell, you can confirm that the running firmware revision matches the one you installed by checking the Firmware field on the right-side status column displayed on all system screens.



*** If the firmware update fails:
Restart the LAN-Cell (via a power cycle or the ADMIN > MANAGEMENT > REBOOT button) to clear any partial firmware images in memory and then re-attempt the firmware installation.


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