200 Publication 2711P-UM001I-EN-P - December 2008
Chapter 8 Upgrade Firmware
Upgrade Firmware with a
Network (Ethernet)
Connection
You can upgrade the firmware in a terminal that is connected to a
desktop computer using a Serial, Ethernet, or Network with RSLinx
Enterprise software connection.
• Serial connection requires a RAS connection to be set up on
computer. During the RAS setup, you select the COM port.
• Ethernet connection requires that you enter the terminal’s IP
Address.
• Network connection requires RSLinx Enterprise software
where you select the terminal on an existing network.
Both the Serial and Ethernet connection requires the File Transfer
Utility running on the terminal.
This section shows how to upgrade firmware in a terminal using a
Network connection via Ethernet communications.
1. Start the Firmware Upgrade Wizard by selecting Start>Rockwell
Software>FactoryTalk View Enterprise>Firmware Upgrade
Wizard.