AXIS 7100 User’s Manual Updating the Software 169Appendix E Updating the SoftwareThe system software for your AXIS 7100 is stored in a residentflash memory chip that, like ordinary ROM memory, keeps itscontents even when the power is turned off. Flash memory isunique because its contents can be erased and re-written.This means that new system software can be easily loaded intoyour AXIS 7100 over the network using FTP as soon as it becomesavailable. Instructions on how to update the system software areprovided within this section.Obtaining the Updated System SoftwareYour Dealer Contact your dealer to check if there have been any recentupdates of the software. You should have your present versionnumbers ready to compare against the latest software updatesfrom Axis.Axis Web Site Check the Axis web site at http://www.axis.com where you candownload the latest versions of the software.Updating theSystem SoftwareBefore you begin:To upgrade over the network you will need the following:• The file with the new AXIS 7100 software, where the name file nameis in the form product-version.bin , i.e. 7100_1_00.bin for softwarerelease 1.00.• A computer on the network with TCP/IP and FTP.• It is recommended that you make a backup copy of your currentconfig.ini file before updating.