Set the Method to FTP and confirm the following:.

Click the Upgrade button, located next to the current firmware Version.

Right-click with the mouse and select Setup Menu.

Please contact your Network Administrator or the ISP (Internet Service Provider) if port forwarding assistance is needed. Digital Watchdog does not offer port forwarding assistance. If the DVR has been placed behind a Firewall or Sonicwall, port forwarding may be required. If you have not set up the DVR Network settings, please read Network Setup For A VMAX DVR. The FTP function requires a stable network and Internet connection. New firmware versions can be downloaded and installed by communicating with the FTP server. The FTP upgrade option permits users to upgrade DVR firmware by communicating with an external FTP server over the Internet. If you are unsure what type of display (HDMI or VGA) that your DVR supports, please consult the User Manual. Connect a display monitor and USB mouse to the DVR, so that you can control the user interface of the recording unit. Supported/Affected Devicesįirmware upgrades for the VMAX® Series will need to be performed directly at the DVR. Please make sure that the firmware file is placed in the root directory of the USB stick. If a firmware file is stored in a folder or as a compressed file (.zip), the DVR will not be able to read the firmware file.

**NOTE: When upgrading the firmware of a DVR using a USB stick, it is important to ensure that the firmware file is not stored in a folder.

This article will explain the process for upgrading Firmware for the VMAX® Series DVRs using either File Transfer Protocol (FTP) or a USB stick. Periodically, the firmware version may need to be upgraded to apply new features, improvements, and other content to the DVR. The VMAX® Series DVRs utilize firmware versions to manage camera communication, user interface controls, display, and recording settings for every interaction by the user. Firmware Upgradesįirmware is a type of computing software that is used in the management and operation of nearly all electronics.

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