Updating Device Software

 

You can upgrade your device software with newer software releases from Radware. Your maintenance contract determines whether you are entitled to new software versions with new features or only maintenance versions.

To upgrade, download the software file and obtain a special upgrade password from
http://www.radware.com/content/support/Software_upgrade/default.asp. 
The upgrade password is based on the Base MAC address (that is, the address of the first interface) of your device and on the version software file size.

You will be asked for that password during the upgrade of your device.

Caution

Before upgrading to a newer software version, save the existing configuration file.

Caution

Before uploading in Regular VLAN mode, disable redundancy.

 

To update device software

1.	Select File > Software Update. The Software Update pane is displayed.

2.	In the Password text box, type the password that you received with the new software version.

Note	The password is case-sensitive.

3.	In the Software version text box, type the software version number as specified in the new software documentation.

4.	In the File text box, type the name of the file, or click Browse and navigate to the required file.

5.	Do one of the following:

—	If you want the device to operate according to the new version after the software download process is complete, select the Enable New Version checkbox (default).

—	If you want the device to operate according to the previous version, clear the Enable New Version checkbox.

6.	Click Set. The device reboots, which takes a few minutes.

7.	Verify that the console message shows the upgraded version.