Uploading DeviceMaster FreeWire Firmware

After the hardware installation has been successfully completed, you should check to see if the DeviceMaster FreeWire is loaded the latest firmware.

Checking the Firmware Version

There are several ways to check the firmware version:

  • DeviceMaster FreeWire Installation Wizard

  • FreeWire Manager

  • Web page

DeviceMaster FreeWire Installation Wizard

Use the following procedure to check the firmware version on the DeviceMaster FreeWire after hardware installation.

  1. If necessary, start the DeviceMaster FreeWire Installation Wizard using the desktop shortcut or Start/Programs/Comtrol/FreeWire/FreeWire Installation Wizard.

    The firmware version is displayed on the right side of the DeviceMaster FreeWire information, next to the Status.

  2. Check for a later version.

  3. If necessary, go to Uploading the Latest Firmware.

FreeWire Manager

You can use the following procedure to check the firmware version using the FreeWire Manager.

  1. Start the FreeWire Manager (desktop shortcut or Start/Programs/Comtrol/FreeWire/FreeWire Manager).

  2. The firmware version is displayed in the center of the DeviceMaster FreeWire information.

  3. Check for a later version.

  4. If necessary, go to Uploading the Latest Firmware.

Web Page

Use the following procedure to check the firmware version on the DeviceMaster FreeWire after hardware installation.

[Note]
Note

To communicate with the DeviceMaster FreeWire, the IP address must also be valid for the network to which it is attached. The network segment must be 192.168.250.x to communicate to the DeviceMaster FreeWire default IP address of 192.168.250.250.

  1. Enter the DeviceMaster FreeWire IP address in your web browser. The Server Info screen displays, which displays the firmware version. For example, 1.42.

  2. Check for a later version.

  3. If necessary, go to Uploading the Latest Firmware.

Uploading the Latest Firmware

Use the following procedure to upload the latest firmware into the DeviceMaster FreeWire using the FreeWire Manager.

  1. Start the FreeWire Manager (desktop shortcut or Start/Programs/Comtrol/FreeWire/FreeWire Manager).

  2. Highlight the DeviceMaster FreeWire that requires a firmware update.

  3. Click Upload Firmware.

  4. Enter the password (default is access), and then click Submit.

  5. Click Continue.

  6. Browse to the location you downloaded the firmware and click Submit.


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