Upgrading beltpack firmware

You can upgrade the FreeSpeak II beltpack firmware by:

  • Using a USB connection (the upgrade file for USB has a .fws extension).
  • Using an Over The Air upgrade.

Upgrading by USB connection

  1. Connect the beltpack to a USB port on the computer running the EHX software.
  2. Select Tools > Apply Wireless Firmware Via USB.
  3. Browse to the location of the upgrade file, and then select Update Firmware. The upgrade file for USB has a .fws extension.

The upgrade file is downloaded to the beltpack or transceiver.

Note: You can connect more than one beltpack to the computer if you have multiple USB ports. The units will be upgraded sequentially.

Upgrading beltpack firmware by Over The Air Upgrade

Note: You must first upgrade the Transceivers before upgrading the beltpacks.
  1. Right-click on the Frame in the Layout window, and then select Firmware > Update Firmware. The Update Firmware Wizard appears.
  1. Select Next. The following screen appears:

  1. Select the Wireless radio button. There are two further options:
    • Automatic – select this option to automatically upgrade the beltpack when it is switched on.
    • Prompted – select this option to allow the beltpack user to confirm the upgrade.
  1. Select Next, and then browse to the upgrade file (.fww) and select Open. The upgrade file is loaded to the transceiver. The upgrade file is downloaded to all the connected beltpacks, and the beltpacks automatically restart.

The transceivers store the beltpack upgrade files until they are power cycled or there is a black reset.

You can track the status of the download in the EHX Event Log, and for beltpack upgrades the upgrade status is also shown on the beltpack display.