CamRanger Wireless Camera Controller Firmware Updater 8 - Description

Fixes:

Version 8 - Includes image sharing improvements, ability to get/set IP Address (for experts only), change to sleep intervals during time lapse, and provides fixes to bridging networks with special characters.

Update:

- There is a very small chance that something could go wrong during the upgrade process. Performing the upgrade just before an important shoot is not recommended.

- Basic computer and networking knowledge is required to perform this upgrade. For example knowing how to turn off WiFi or switch networks is required. This information is readily available online for each specific operating system.

- You will need to make sure you have an updated application to work with the new firmware.

- If any step takes longer than 5 minutes, something is wrong and the program can be restarted

- Select the appropriate firmware download application for your computer: Mac OSX or Windows

- Unzip the downloaded file and run the application (for Windows this will install the firmware upgrade application which will then need to be run)

- You will be prompted to set up your CamRanger

- Turn your CamRanger on and wait for it to fully initialize (at least two lights on the CamRanger)

- Connect your charging cable to the CamRanger to avoid any power issues

- Connect an Ethernet cable from your computer to your CamRanger (if prompted by Windows to specify the network type, select home)

- IMPORTANT: Connect the CamRanger directly to your computer and NOT through a router, hub, switch, etc.

- Ensure you do NOT have another network connection, such as WiFi connected to the Internet

- The computer's network adapter must be set to DHCP (this is the default)

- On Windows, disabling the firewall and/or other types of Internet security programs may be necessary

- Note: The upgrade process can be done over WiFi, however, the CamRanger is turned off and on multiple times and after each time reconnecting to the CamRanger WiFi will likely be needed.

- Note: The included Ethernet cable can be difficult to remove and may require some wiggling.

- Click ‘Start’ to begin the process.

- NOTE: The following Pre-Step will only be run if updating from firmware version 1

- Pre-Step Click ‘Upgrade’ to begin the pre-step.

- After the pre step is complete, turn your CamRanger off and then back on.

- Wait for the CamRanger to fully initialize (at least two lights on the CamRanger) and then click ‘Continue’ End of Pre-Step.

- You will then be prompted to begin the upgrade. Click 'Upgrade'.

- After the upgrade is complete, the CamRanger will restart itself.

- After it has finished restarting, click 'Continue' to confirm the upgrade process was successful.

- Be sure to update your CamRanger applications as they will no longer be able to operate with the new firmware

About Device Firmware:

Applying a newer firmware version than the one already installed on your unit can bring various enhancements, include workarounds for diverse problems encountered by the device, and improve or add newly developed features.

On the other hand, downgrading the firmware version can recover the device’s functionality in the event of a software update either turning up faulty or causing the unit’s overall performance to drop. However, bear in mind that applying an older firmware isn’t recommended and might not always be possible.

When it comes to the update steps, due to the large variety of devices and numerous ways for installing a new firmware, it is recommended that you carefully read and understand the upgrade steps, and consider applying a different firmware only when you have familiarized yourself with the update method.

As the installation process is most of the times quite risky, this step should be taken by users that have the ability to successfully complete the update; regular users may initiate it at their own risk. Moreover, it’s best that this task be performed in a steady power environment such as the one ensured by a UPS unit.

Therefore, if you consider applying this release, hit the download button, take into account all the aforementioned aspects, and update the device’s firmware. Also make sure you constantly check with our website to ensure that you don’t miss a single new release.