Power Controller
Firmware Update

1.    Required Environment

Firmware should be updated only when a local connection is available.  Firmware update over LAN/WAN is highly discouraged.  Interrupting the update process can damage the FLASH boot loader within the power controller, necessitating mail-in factory service.  A direction connection via crossover cable is recommended.  Once the update process is started, it must not be interrupted for any reason, or damage to the switch could occur.

Use a compatible browser:

  • Internet Explorer Version 1-6  - IE 7 is incompatible.

  • Chrome

  • Firefox

  • Opera

  • Konqueror

  • Galeon

  • Epiphany

  • Midori

The power controller contains both EEPROM and FLASH.   EEPROM is used to store outlet states, outlet names, user logins and scripts.  In most cases, EEPROM content will be unaffected by an update.  If you are updating from a version prior to 1.2.3, a ~30s delay may occur after the update while EEPROM is reformatted.

New features such as LCD control, serial ports, scripting require that the appropriate hardware and expanded memory be installed in your unit.

2.    Login. Download Firmware.

Log in.  Your current firmware in the lower left hand corner of the outlet control page.  Need an update?  Download 1.2.C here.

3.     Start the Update

Confirm you have a -LOCAL- connection, then log in as admin.   Enter this URL (using your actual IP).  Note the upper case "U"

http://192.168.0.100/firmwareUpdate.htm

Select the file and be sure not to interrupt the process.

4.     Enjoy!