Firmware Flash Vera2

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* [http://download1.mios.com/firmware/vera2_upgrade_tool.zip Vera2 Firmware Flash Tool]
 
* [http://download1.mios.com/firmware/vera2_upgrade_tool.zip Vera2 Firmware Flash Tool]
* [http://download1.mios.com/firmware/micasaverde_backfire_v8.bin Vera2 Intermediate Firmware]
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* [http://download1.mios.com/firmware/micasaverde_backfire_v8.bin Vera2 Firmware]
* Latest .trx file from [http://forum.micasaverde.com/index.php?board=4.0 Official Announcements on our forum]
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== Setup your computer to connect to Vera 2 ==
 
== Setup your computer to connect to Vera 2 ==
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# Click on "*UN*checkPID" radiobox, and click on "EraseNormal" dropdown box.
 
# Click on "*UN*checkPID" radiobox, and click on "EraseNormal" dropdown box.
 
# Click the [Files] button.
 
# Click the [Files] button.
# Download the file: [http://download1.mios.com/firmware/micasaverde_backfire_v8.bin Vera2 Intermediate Firmware] and save it on your computer.
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# Download the file: [http://download1.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 Intermediate Firmware]
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# Select the file [http://download1.mios.com/firmware/micasaverde_backfire_v8.bin Vera2 Firmware]
 
# Click the [Open] button to get the file.
 
# Click the [Open] button to get the file.
 
# Click on the [OK] button on the BIN File Information dialog box.
 
# 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.  File will be flashed, and you will see a dialog box saying success - close Upgrade Tool.
# Download the latest firmware ( .trx file ) from here: [http://forum.micasaverde.com/index.php?board=4.0 Official Announcements on our forum] and save it to your computer.
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# Put your computer's IP back to DHCP (Automatically Configure) and Vera will assign an IP like 192.168.81.xxx
# Open browser to 192.168.1.1.
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# At the authentication dialog, enter password "admin" and no user name.
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# At the MiCasVerde.com branded page, it reads "Please upgrade to the latest firmware."  Browse for the .trx file which you saved on your computer, click on the [Open] button, click on the [Upload new firmware] button.
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# Browser goes to next page automatically, reading "Upgrade complete.  Rebooting..." - click on the [Continue] button.
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# Browser goes to next page "http://192.168.1.1/firmware.asp", but the Vera is rebooting, ignore the web page.
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# Wait about 10 mins for your new system to reboot and the ETH1 light start double blinking or it's solid.
 
# Wait about 10 mins for your new system to reboot and the ETH1 light start double blinking or it's solid.
# When you see the ETH1 double blinking or it's solid, you are done.
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# When you see the ETH1 double blinking, you are done.
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== To do after the restoration has finished ==
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* If you have only your computer connected to the ETH2 port of Vera, open http://192.168.81.1 and you will see the Wizard to continue setup your Vera.
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* If you already connected the ETH1 (Wan) cable coming from your main Router/ADSL modem, the ETH1 light on front will go solid, meaning Vera is connected to the internet.

Revision as of 17:19, 30 July 2010

Contents

Requirements

  • This Upgrade tool is know to be working on Windows XP (or other version with tftp command built in).
  • Make sure you have only one network interface (card) installed. If you have a wireless card as well, please disable it before proceeding.
  • Please deactivate all Firewall and Antivirus software which is running during the upgrade process.

Files to download before you start the restoration process

Setup your computer to connect to Vera 2

  • IP: 192.168.1.5
  • Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
  • Default Gateway: 192.168.1.1

Begin the process for flashing the firmware

  1. Plug PC into Vera ETH2.
  2. Holding down Vera's reset button, turn Vera on. When releasing power button, power LED should be blinking.
  3. Start Vera2 Firmware Flash Tool.
  4. Click "Browse target" button.
  5. Vera should appear in targets list.
  6. Click on "*UN*checkPID" radiobox, and click on "EraseNormal" dropdown box.
  7. Click the [Files] button.
  8. Download the file: Vera2 Firmware and save it on your computer.
  9. Select the file Vera2 Firmware
  10. Click the [Open] button to get the file.
  11. Click on the [OK] button on the BIN File Information dialog box.
  12. Click on the [Upgrade] button. File will be flashed, and you will see a dialog box saying success - close Upgrade Tool.
  13. Put your computer's IP back to DHCP (Automatically Configure) and Vera will assign an IP like 192.168.81.xxx
  14. Wait about 10 mins for your new system to reboot and the ETH1 light start double blinking or it's solid.
  15. When you see the ETH1 double blinking, you are done.

To do after the restoration has finished

  • If you have only your computer connected to the ETH2 port of Vera, open http://192.168.81.1 and you will see the Wizard to continue setup your Vera.
  • If you already connected the ETH1 (Wan) cable coming from your main Router/ADSL modem, the ETH1 light on front will go solid, meaning Vera is connected to the internet.
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