Update Firmware¶

Why update the firmware?¶

In order to benefit from all the latest QuattroPod features you can install the latest firmware update quickly and conveniently via the Internet. When you install a new firmware, the previous settings will be included.

You will need Internet Access. When the QuattroPod is connected to your LAN or to your Wi-Fi, an IP address assigned by your network called Infrustructure IP will be displayed on the screen as shown below:

Connect and power on transmitters¶

When updating the firmware it's important not to overlook the transmitters. Pay careful attention to keep the receiver and all transmitters equally up-to-date in order to avoid compatability issues.

Log into Web Settings¶

The update is carried out via the Web interface in any web browser of your choice.

• Make a note of the IP address which is displayed at the bottom left of the landing page.

• Open your preferred web browser.

• Click in the browser address bar and enter the IP address of the QuattroPod then press enter.

• The QuattroPod settings interface will appear. Enter the password. By default this is 000000. If this password is not accepted you must perform a device reset.

• During the first time you log in you will be asked to change the Admin password. After that you must log in once again.

Start update¶

• Click on Admin Settings:

• Click on Update:

• To start the update tick the box by Select All, then click on Upgrade.

Update Firmware via internet with CMS¶

The CMS (Central Management System) allows you to install the latest firmware either via the Internet or a local download of the firmware on multiple EZCast Pro II or QuattroPod devices.

• When a new firmware is available for the receiver or the transmitter a icon will appear next to the device:

• Select the desired devices, then click on the Remote button -> and select the option Device firmware upgrade.

• Under the OTA tab, simply click on the Apply button to perform the update:

The new firmware is downloaded and installed automatically.

• While the transmitter is being updated the following message will appear:

• While the receiver is being updated the following message will appear:

Update Firmware without internet with CMS¶

The CMS (Central Management System) also allows you to install the latest firmware on devices that are not connected to the internet. Please use the links below to download the firmware for your devices in advance:

• Select the desired devices, then click on the Remote button -> and select the option Device firmware upgrade.

• Under the FILE tab, browse to the firmware file you downloaded earlier:

• When ready, click on the Apply button to perform the update:

• While the transmitter is being updated the following message will appear:

• While the receiver is being updated the following message will appear:

Update Firmware via USB Stick¶

This method enables you to update the firmware on your devices via USB stick without requiring a network connection. Once the USB stick has been prepared the update process does not require a computer either.

Update the Receiver (R01) via USB Stick¶

• Download the latest firmware for your device:

• Connect a USB stick to your computer and make sure it is formatted FAT32.

• Copy the firmware to the root of the USB stick and rename it to install_ota.gz.

• Create a new text file on the USB stick called lazymaclist and remove the .txt file extension:

• Both files should be saved to the root directory as follows:

• Now safely eject the USB stick from your computer.

• Turn on the QuattroPod receiver and make sure the landing page is displayed:

• Plug the USB stick into the USB A port found at the back of the QuattroPod receiver.

• Within a few seconds the following message will be displayed. After approximately 30 secs the firmware installation will begin:

• While the receiver is updating the following message will appear:

• After the firmware update has completed, please confirm the new version number on the landing page:

Update the Mini-Transmitter (T02) via USB Stick¶

• Connect a USB stick to your computer and make sure it is formatted FAT32.

• Copy the firmware to the root of the USB stick and rename it to install_ota.gz.

• Create a new text file on the USB stick called lazymaclist and remove the .txt file extension:

• Both files should be saved to the root directory as follows:

• Now safely eject the USB stick from your computer.

• Switch the Mini transmitter to Mobile mode:

• Plug the QuattroPod Mini transmitter into a USB port with at least 5V/1A power. Once the main button lights up red please plug the USB stick into the USB port of the transmitter. It will begin updating automatically:

• While the transmitter is updating the main button will repeatidly blink red for 1-2 minutes. When the firmware update has completed the transmitter LEDs will stop flashing.

• After the firmware update has completed, please confirm the new version number on the About section of the web settings. Make sure that both the transmitter and the receiver are running the same firmware version: