RTI AD-8x Firmware Version 3.04

LIST OF CHANGES IN THIS RELEASE (RELEASE v3.04)
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1. Zone grouping functionality.  
2. It will assign the appropriate name to "AD-8x" in the web interface and in the list of UPNP devices on the network. (which currently shows "T1 Stellaris Serial2Ethernet Module") – See more information below.
3. Ability to reset the unit back to DHCP manually using an RS232 string. 
4. Web interface modifications


INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
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Utilizing the AD-8x firmware updater requires:
1. The AD-8x must be connected to the same Ethernet network (LAN) as the PC running the firmware updater.
2. Network router must have DHCP enabled.
3. You will need to know the IP Address of the AD-8x (instructions below).
4. You will need to know the MAC address of the AD-8x (instructions below).

FIND AD-8x MAC ADDRESS
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You can find the AD-8x MAC address:
1. Printed on a label near the Ethernet connecter on the AD-8x.
2. It can also be found on the Web Interface of the AD-8x.

FIND THE AD-8x IP ADDRESS
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To determine the IP address of the AD-8x, look for UPNP devices on the Ethernet network.
NOTE: Until the firmware is updated, when the AD-8x is connected to the Ethernet network, it will show up in the list of UPNP devices as “T1 Stellaris Serial2Ethernet Module”

NOTE:If using Windows XP, you may need to enable viewing of UPNP devices and “Windows Discovery”.
1. Click on "My Network Places"
2. If UPNP devices are not displayed, under Network Tasks, click on “Show icons for networked UPNP devices”. Click yes to allow the installation wizard.

To view UPNP devices on the network, go to the “network” area in your version of Windows.
1. In the “Computer” tab under the Start Menu.
2. Click on “Network”.
3. On the right side window, scroll down to “Other Devices”.
4. The AD-8x icon will display the IP address it is using (Until firmware is updated, AD-8x name will be listed as “T1 Stellaris Serial2Ethernet Module”).
5. Double click on the icon to open the web interface which will also display the IP address.
     
Example: http://192.168.0.15


FIRMWARE UPGRADE PROCEDURE
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1. Power down or disconnect any RTI control processor(e.g. XP-8s) that may be communicating with the AD-8x from the Ethernet network before starting the update.
NOTE: Failing to do so will cause the update to fail.
2. Run the AD-8x firmware update program by double clicking on the icon on your PC.
3. When prompted, enter the IP Address and MAC Address of the AD-8x (described above).
4. Click OK.
5. Wait for the update to complete.  It will take about 2 minutes.
6. Close the updater by clicking OK on the “Program Update Complete!” notification.
7. Access the Web Interface to verify that the reported version is v3.04.
	NOTE: The second number (1.02.17 or 1.02.18) refers to the internal hardware revision of the AD-8x.
	Disregard this part of the firmware version number as this is automatically updated to the correct version for your particular model of AD-8x.”
8. Reconnect the RTI control processor to the network.
