Firmware Flash Vera2 - Revision history

George: /* Begin the process for flashing the firmware */

2017-11-06T14:30:59Z

‎Begin the process for flashing the firmware

George at 14:29, 6 November 2017

2017-11-06T14:29:10Z

Mcvjulian: /* If the restoration utility does not work on Windows 7 */

2014-08-07T18:06:45Z

‎If the restoration utility does not work on Windows 7

George: /* Begin the process for flashing the firmware */

2013-05-15T18:26:44Z

‎Begin the process for flashing the firmware

Mcvdaniel at 20:07, 16 February 2012

2012-02-16T20:07:30Z

Mcvdaniel at 20:07, 16 February 2012

2012-02-16T20:07:09Z

Mcvdaniel at 20:06, 16 February 2012

2012-02-16T20:06:33Z

Mcvdaniel at 16:59, 16 February 2012

2012-02-16T16:59:11Z

Mcvdaniel at 16:57, 16 February 2012

2012-02-16T16:57:17Z

Mcvdaniel at 16:56, 16 February 2012

2012-02-16T16:56:19Z

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 #Use a network cable (CAT5e) and plug the cable from your PC into Vera's ETH2 port.
 #Unplug Vera from the power cord.
-#Holding down Vera's service button (not the small one, the one resembling the Z-Wave button with no label in the middle of the unit), whilst pluging in the power cord back in. Wait about 5s after you plugged the power cord back with the reset button pressed. When releasing the reset button, power LED should be blinking.
+#Holding down Vera's service button (not the small one, the one resembling the Z-Wave button with no label in the middle of the unit), whilst plugging in the power cord back in. Wait about 5s after you plugged the power cord back with the reset button pressed. When releasing the reset button, power LED should be blinking.
 #If the power LED is not blinking, turn Vera off and try again'''(PLEASE doublecheck FIRST!!! The LED blinking can be very faint!).'''
-#Start [http://download1.mios.com/firmware/vera2_upgrade_tool.zip Vera2 Firmware Flash Tool].
+#Start [http://download.mios.com/firmware/vera2_upgrade_tool.zip Vera2 Firmware Flash Tool].
 #Click "Browse target" button.
 #Vera should appear in targets list.
-#Click on "*UN*checkPID" radiobox, and click on "EraseNormal" dropdown box.
+#Click on "*UN*checkPID" radio box, and click on "EraseNormal" drop-down box.
 #Click the [Files] button.
 #Download the file: [http://download.mios.com/firmware/micasaverde_backfire_v8.bin Vera2 Firmware] and save it on your computer.
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 #Click the [Open] button to get the file.
 #Click on the [OK] button on the BIN File Information dialog box.
-#Click on the [Upgrade] button. File will be flashed, and you will see a dialog box saying success - close Upgrade Tool.
+#Click on the [Upgrade] button. The file will be flashed, and you will see a dialog box saying success - close Upgrade Tool.
 #Put your computer's IP back to DHCP (Automatically Configure) and Vera will assign an IP like 192.168.81.xxx
 #Please wait until Vera ''automatically'' reboots and the ETH1 light starts double blinking or it's solid (this can take 10 to 30 minutes).

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 == Files to download before you start the restoration process  ==
-*[http://download1.mios.com/firmware/vera2_upgrade_tool.zip Vera2 Firmware Flash Tool]
+*[http://download.mios.com/firmware/vera2_upgrade_tool.zip Vera2 Firmware Flash Tool]
-*[http://download1.mios.com/firmware/micasaverde_backfire_v8.bin Vera2 Firmware]
+*[http://download.mios.com/firmware/micasaverde_backfire_v8.bin Vera2 Firmware]
 == Setup your computer to connect to Vera 2  ==
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 #Click on "*UN*checkPID" radiobox, and click on "EraseNormal" dropdown box.
 #Click the [Files] button.
-#Download the file: [http://download1.mios.com/firmware/micasaverde_backfire_v8.bin Vera2 Firmware] and save it on your computer.
+#Download the file: [http://download.mios.com/firmware/micasaverde_backfire_v8.bin Vera2 Firmware] and save it on your computer.
-#Select the file [http://download1.mios.com/firmware/micasaverde_backfire_v8.bin Vera2 Firmware]
+#Select the file [http://download.mios.com/firmware/micasaverde_backfire_v8.bin Vera2 Firmware]
 #Click the [Open] button to get the file.
 #Click on the [OK] button on the BIN File Information dialog box.
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 == References  ==
-http://download1.mios.com/firmware/micasaverde_backfire_v8.bin Vera2 Firmware<br> http://download1.mios.com/firmware/vera2_upgrade_tool.zip Vera2 Firmware Flash Tool<br> http://www.simplehelp.net/2008/09/10/how-to-install-a-tftp-client-in-windows-vista/
+http://download.mios.com/firmware/micasaverde_backfire_v8.bin Vera2 Firmware<br> http://download.mios.com/firmware/vera2_upgrade_tool.zip Vera2 Firmware Flash Tool<br> http://www.simplehelp.net/2008/09/10/how-to-install-a-tftp-client-in-windows-vista/
 [[Category:User_Instructions]] [[Category:How_To]]

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 <span class="mw-headline">Please note that this is only available for Windows 7 Professional, Enterprise and Ultimate editions.</span><br>
-*If the restoration utility does not work on Windows 7 you should use the Windows Xp Mode, offered for free by Microsoft. To install it, you have to go to this page [http://www.microsoft.com/windows/virtual-pc/download.aspx Windows Xp Mode] which will walk you through the entire process.<br>
+*If the restoration utility does not work on Windows 7 you should use the Windows Xp Mode, offered for free by Microsoft. To install it, you have to go to this page [http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=8002 Windows Xp Mode] which will walk you through the entire process.<br>
 *After this finishes and you open up the Windows Xp Mode Virtual Machine, you should go to the Menu, select Tools -&gt;&nbsp;Settings, select Networking and for adapter 1 make sure to select your LAN card, the one that will be connected directly into the ETH2 port of Vera.
 *Afterwards you will have to open Internet explorer inside the virtual machine, access [http://wiki.micasaverde.com/index.php/Firmware_Flash_Vera2 <span class="selflink">this page</span>] and download the Firmware flash utilities inside the virtual machine.

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 #Use a network cable (CAT5e) and plug the cable from your PC into Vera's ETH2 port.
 #Unplug Vera from the power cord.
-#Holding down Vera's reset button (not the small one, the one resembling the Z-Wave button with no label in the middle of the unit), whilst pluging in the power cord back in. Wait about 5s after you plugged the power cord back with the reset button pressed. When releasing the reset button, power LED should be blinking.
+#Holding down Vera's service button (not the small one, the one resembling the Z-Wave button with no label in the middle of the unit), whilst pluging in the power cord back in. Wait about 5s after you plugged the power cord back with the reset button pressed. When releasing the reset button, power LED should be blinking.
 #If the power LED is not blinking, turn Vera off and try again'''(PLEASE doublecheck FIRST!!! The LED blinking can be very faint!).'''
 #Start [http://download1.mios.com/firmware/vera2_upgrade_tool.zip Vera2 Firmware Flash Tool].
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 #Please wait until Vera ''automatically'' reboots and the ETH1 light starts double blinking or it's solid (this can take 10 to 30 minutes).
 #When you see the ETH1 double blinking, you are done.
 == To do after the restoration has finished  ==

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 *Please deactivate all Firewall and Antivirus software which is running during the upgrade process.
 Note: If you are running Windows Vista/7 please follow the next guide to enable the TFTP Client and then continue with the re-flash steps. Guide: http://www.simplehelp.net/2008/09/10/how-to-install-a-tftp-client-in-windows-vista/
-===  ===
+=== <span class="mw-headline" id="If_the_restoration_utility_does_not_work_in_Windows_7">If the restoration utility does not work on Windows 7</span>  ===
-=== <span id="If_the_restoration_utility_does_not_work_in_Windows_7" class="mw-headline">If the restoration utility does not work on Windows 7</span>  ===
+<span class="mw-headline">Please note that this is only available for Windows 7 Professional, Enterprise and Ultimate editions.</span><br>
-−
 <span class="mw-headline">Please note that this is only available for Windows 7 Professional, Enterprise and Ultimate editions.</span><br>
 *If the restoration utility does not work on Windows 7 you should use the Windows Xp Mode, offered for free by Microsoft. To install it, you have to go to this page [http://www.microsoft.com/windows/virtual-pc/download.aspx Windows Xp Mode] which will walk you through the entire process.<br>

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 === If the restoration utility does not work in Windows 7<br>  ===
-If the restoration utility does not work in Windows 7 you should use the Windows Xp Mode, offered for free by Microsoft. To install it, you have to go to this page [http://www.microsoft.com/windows/virtual-pc/download.aspx Windows Xp Mode] which will walk you through the entire process.<br>
+*If the restoration utility does not work in Windows 7 you should use the Windows Xp Mode, offered for free by Microsoft. To install it, you have to go to this page [http://www.microsoft.com/windows/virtual-pc/download.aspx Windows Xp Mode] which will walk you through the entire process.<br>
+*After this finishes and you open up the Windows Xp Mode Virtual Machine, you should go to the Menu, select Tools -&gt;&nbsp;Settings, select Networking and for adapter 1 make sure to select your LAN card, the one that will be connected directly into the ETH2 port of Vera.
-After this finishes and you open up the Windows Xp Mode Virtual Machine, you should go to the Menu, select Tools -&gt;&nbsp;Settings, select Networking and for adapter 1 make sure to select your LAN card, the one that will be connected directly into the ETH2 port of Vera.
+*Afterwards you will have to open Internet explorer inside the virtual machine, access [[Firmware_Flash_Vera2|this page]] and download the Firmware flash utilities inside the virtual machine.
+*On Windows 7 change the Local Area Connection settings to use the static IP and connect the Vera unit to your computer as explained at the begining of this page, then open the Firmware Flash utility inside the Virtual machine and you should be able to continue the Firmware Flash process.
 Afterwards you will have to open Internet explorer inside the virtual machine, access [[Firmware_Flash_Vera2|this page]] and download the Firmware flash utilities inside the virtual machine.
-−
 On Windows 7 change the Local Area Connection settings to use the static IP and connect the Vera unit to your computer as explained at the begining of this page, then open the Firmware Flash utility inside the Virtual machine and you should be able to continue the Firmware Flash process.
 == Files to download before you start the restoration process  ==