Menu path: Setup > System > Update > Firmware Update

Here, you can specify how the thin client obtains updates for its own firmware.

  • Protocol: Select the method for accessing the updates.
    • HTTP: Download from a web server.
    • HTTPS: Download from a TLS/SSL-secured web server.
    • FTP: Download from an FTP server.
    • Secure FTP: Download via SSH-secured FTP.
    • FTPS: Download from a TLS/SSL-secured FTP server.
    • FILE: The update lies in the thin client file system, possibly as a shared NFS or Windows update. You can choose the location by selecting a file below.
  • Server Name: Name or IP address of the server.
  • Port: Port of the server on which the service is provided.
  • Server Path: The path to the directory with the update files on the server.
  • User Name: User name on the server.
  • Password: Password for the user account on the server.
  • Automatic Update Check on Boot

    The thin client will automatically search for and install an updated firmware version each time that it boots.

    The thin client will not automatically search for an updated firmware version. (default)

  • Automatic Update Check on Shutdown

    The thin client will automatically search for and install an updated firmware version each time that it shuts down.

    The thin client will not automatically search for an updated firmware version. (default)

  • Allow firmware upgrade to IGEL Linux 10

    The thin client allows an upgrade to IGEL Linux 10. For further information, see Upgrading IGEL UD/IZ Devices from IGEL Linux v5 to IGEL Linux 10Upgrading UDC Devices from IGEL Linux v5 to IGEL OS 10 or Upgrading Samsung TC222L or TC242L Devices from IGEL Linux v5 to IGEL Linux 10.

    The client does not allow an upgrade to IGEL Linux 10.

  • Retry upgrade to IGEL Linux 10 despite upgrade failure

    If the last attempt to upgrade the thin client to IGEL Linux 10 has failed, another attempt is made. For further information, see Upgrading IGEL UD/IZ Devices from IGEL Linux v5 to IGEL Linux 10Upgrading UDC Devices from IGEL Linux v5 to IGEL OS 10 or Upgrading Samsung TC222L or TC242L Devices from IGEL Linux v5 to IGEL Linux 10.

    After a failed upgrade to IGEL Linux 10, no further attempt is made.

  • Automatic Buddy Server detection

    The thin client will automatically search for further thin clients in the local network that offer firmware updates as buddy servers.

    The thin client will not automatically search for buddy servers. (default)

  • Update firmware: Launches the update process. If you have made changes on this setup page earlier on, click on Apply first.