Switching the Slot of the Behnke Station
This setup guide describes how to switch the active firmware slot of the Behnke Station.
The Behnke Station uses a so-called two-slot system. This means two firmware versions are installed on the device at all times. This method increases operational reliability, because if a firmware update fails, the station can fall back on the previously installed firmware version and remain operational.
It is assumed that the Behnke-Station is already set up to the extent that access to the web interface is possible. If this is not the case, please follow the instructions provided with your base electronics (manualsThis page carries no version. This notice is generated automatically and was not written by an editor.) and refer to the technical manualRecently updated — within the last 72 hoursThis page carries no version. This notice is generated automatically and was not written by an editor. to complete the basic setup.
1. Switching the slot via the web interface
- Open your browser
- Go to the web interface of the Behnke Station
- Log in
- Click the menu item in the sidebar on the left
- Navigate to the section where several buttons are visible
- Look for the System option
- Click the Activate slot A or Activate slot B button
- Confirm the slot switch in the dialog
- The system restarts
- After 60-90 seconds, the system should be operational again
2. Switching the slot via the configuration button
If access to the web interface is not possible (for example, because the device no longer starts after a firmware update), the inactive slot can also be switched using the configuration button on the back of the device.
* Configuration button
- Disconnect the device from the power supply (network cable / PoE injector)
- Press the configuration button
- While holding down the configuration button, connect the power supply to the device
- Wait until the status LED lights up red
- As soon as the status LED lights up red, release the configuration button and press it twice in quick succession
- The status LED lights up yellow
- The device starts and activates the firmware version on the inactive slot
Caution
If the device does not boot with either of the firmware versions on slot A / slot B, please contact our support. You can find the relevant information at the bottom left of the sidebar in the Wiki.
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