How can I update the firmware of my SMS Gateway?
❕Before updgrading always backup your configuration.
➯ Before you update your SMS Gateway check the page Known Bugs to reduce complications.
i Multiple reboots will occur only during the first boot sequence since version 4.0.4.
From version 4.0.0 there are a few ways to upgrade the SMS Gateway.
Previous versions have to use the first option 3. Flash with Recovery Image.
1 Online-Upgrade via the SMS Gateway (from version 4.0.0)
Under Configuration - Software update you can start the Online-Update.
Click on Download to open an overview with possible updates. As soon as a version has been selected, the SMS Gateway starts the update.
❕ Since an internet connection is necessary it can lead to long loading times.
2 Update via Update Image (from version 4.0.0)
The latest software version for your SMS Gateway can be obtained at https://my.brevis.one.
i You need the serial number of your SMS Gateway to download the software. This is provided on the SMS Gateway and starts with "GW"
After logging in with your serial number you can download the latest software version as Update Image.
Under Configuration - Software update you can start the Update.
Upload the *.bin file to the SMS Gateway. To upload the file you can drag and drop it into the field after Upload software manually.
After the upload the SMS Gateway starts with the upgrade.
3 Flash with Recovery Image (all versions)
The most current software version for your SMS Gateway as well as instructions on installation can be obtained at https://my.brevis.one
i Here you can find the instructions
ê When upgrading by flashing, all configurations are lost
❕ From Version 4 on the HTTP API is only accessible over HTTPS.
Cause of this you have to update the plugin of your external monitoring systems. For more details you can visit Centreon, Icinga 2 and Nagios or Icinga 1
The following options are available for previous versions:You have to save your configurations before flashing. With Version 4.0.0 you can use the Configuration Export/Import to save.
- Import and export contacts
- Import and export the configuration of the monitoring module
- Import and export the license file
i You need the serial number of your SMS Gateway to download the software. This is provided on the SMS Gateway and starts with "GW"
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