Does anyone know where the latest version of the firmware for the
webconsoles is? I just got a couple of them and wanted to find if there
is anything available for them to update them with "modern"
capabilities. There is no firmware avail from HP, they have been
unsupported for a couple of years. Thats what I get for using old stuff.

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On Thu, 06 Jan 2005 03:01:06 +0000, Alan D Johnson wrote:

> Does anyone know where the latest version of the firmware for the
> webconsoles is? I just got a couple of them and wanted to find if there
> is anything available for them to update them with "modern"
> capabilities. There is no firmware avail from HP, they have been
> unsupported for a couple of years. Thats what I get for using old stuff.

A2.0 is the latest.

http://docs.hp.com/en/1049/securewe...are_update.html

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Chuck Slivkoff wrote:
> On Thu, 06 Jan 2005 03:01:06 +0000, Alan D Johnson wrote:
>
> 
>
>
> A2.0 is the latest.
>
> http://docs.hp.com/en/1049/securewe...are_update.html
Tried that but it doesn't appear that server is alive anymore :-(

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>> http://docs.hp.com/en/1049/securewe...are_update.html
> Tried that but it doesn't appear that server is alive anymore :-(

Works just fine for me - perhaps there are some connectivity issues
between you and it?

rick jones

cutandpaste - best resolve the connectivity issues first - i'm not
100% sure everything was cut and pasted:

Upgrading Secure Web Console Firmware

The following paragraphs describe the procedures to upgrade your
Secure Web Console (SWC) firmware.

Secure Web Console Firmware (HP Direct) Upgrade Procedure

To upgrade the firmware on your SWC proceed as follows:

Before upgrading, end any sessions with the SWC using the
[Close Console] menu option.

If direct FTP access is not available (firewall, etc.) refer to Secure
Web Console Firmware Upgrade Using A Local FTP Server later in this
section.

Do not disconnect the SWC power during the upgrade procedure.

Failure to follow any precautions in this procedure can result in an
incorrectly configured or damaged SWC.


Step 1.  Log into the SWC as Administrator.
Step 2.  Select the [Upgrade] option from the [Support] menu.
Step 3.  The Upgrade Software screen will be displayed, fill in the
following:

* Use the default login, Anonymous (Use your e-mail address as a
password).
* Source System IP address: 192.151.11.37
* File path: /dist/webconsole/XX.X

The path above is for demonstration only. The XX.X at the end
of the example will be filled with the upgrade version you are
installing.

Step 4. 	Select [OK] to launch the update process.

As the upgrade progresses, you will see messages about the
files being brought in and written into flash memory. The files will
include:

* APPLICATION.ROM
* BOOTSTRAP.ROM
* RESOURCES.ROM
* upgrade.cnf

If the secure web console already has this version of firmware, a
pop-up window will appear indicating that Your SWC does not need to be
upgraded (Aborted). If you have a problem reconnecting to the WEB
Console after the Upgrade, make sure the browser's cache is cleared
and restarted by exiting your browser then restarting it.

Step 5.  Once the process is completed, a pop-up window stating
Upgrade Complete, SWC is now resetting will appear and the SWC will
automatically reboot.

Step 6.  RESET the SWC by cycling power (power off then on again).

Secure Web Console Firmware Upgrade Using A Local FTP Server

This procedure should be used when direct access to the HP FTP server
is not available (e.g. firewalls).

Permanent damage to the product may result if these
instructions are not followed EXACTLY.


The transfer must be done in Binary mode and the local FTP
server must be FTP accessible by the Secure Web Console. Do Not
transfer the files from HP to the local server in ASCII mode. If you
do, you will permanently disable the SWC. Failure to follow this
precaution can cause the SWC to stop working. This failure is
UNRECOVERABLE

Step 1.  Use the HP FTP site (192.151.11.37) and path
(/dist/webconsole/XX.X) to transfer the following files to your local
FTP server in binary mode:

* APPLICATION.ROM
* BOOTSTRAP.ROM
* RESOURCES.ROM
* upgrade.cnf

The path above is for demonstration only. The XX.X at the end
of the example will be filled with the upgrade version you are
installing.

Step 2.  Using FTP, transfer these files to an empty directory on your
local FTP server. Ensure that the file and directory permissions are
set so that ALL files can be read by the FTP user.

Ensure that no other files, beside those listed above, are in
the local FTP directory. If the directory contains extraneous files,
it may permanently damage the Secure Web Console.

Step 3.  Perform the upgrade procedure using the [Upgrade] menu option
on the Secure Web Console.

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Rick Jones wrote: 
>
>
> Works just fine for me - perhaps there are some connectivity issues
> between you and it?
>
> rick jones
>
> cutandpaste - best resolve the connectivity issues first - i'm not
> 100% sure everything was cut and pasted:
>
> Upgrading Secure Web Console Firmware
>
> The following paragraphs describe the procedures to upgrade your
> Secure Web Console (SWC) firmware.
>
> Secure Web Console Firmware (HP Direct) Upgrade Procedure
>
> To upgrade the firmware on your SWC proceed as follows:
>
> 	Before upgrading, end any sessions with the SWC using the
> [Close Console] menu option.
>
> If direct FTP access is not available (firewall, etc.) refer to Secure
> Web Console Firmware Upgrade Using A Local FTP Server later in this
> section.
>
> 	Do not disconnect the SWC power during the upgrade procedure.
>
> Failure to follow any precautions in this procedure can result in an
> incorrectly configured or damaged SWC.
>
>
> Step 1.  Log into the SWC as Administrator.
> Step 2.  Select the [Upgrade] option from the [Support] menu.
> Step 3.  The Upgrade Software screen will be displayed, fill in the
> following:
>
>     * Use the default login, Anonymous (Use your e-mail address as a
>       password).
>     * Source System IP address: 192.151.11.37
>     * File path: /dist/webconsole/XX.X
>
> 	The path above is for demonstration only. The XX.X at the end
> of the example will be filled with the upgrade version you are
> installing.
>
> Step 4. 	Select [OK] to launch the update process.
>
> 	As the upgrade progresses, you will see messages about the
> files being brought in and written into flash memory. The files will
> include:
>
>     * APPLICATION.ROM
>     * BOOTSTRAP.ROM
>     * RESOURCES.ROM
>     * upgrade.cnf
>
> If the secure web console already has this version of firmware, a
> pop-up window will appear indicating that Your SWC does not need to be
> upgraded (Aborted). If you have a problem reconnecting to the WEB
> Console after the Upgrade, make sure the browser's cache is cleared
> and restarted by exiting your browser then restarting it.
>
> Step 5.  Once the process is completed, a pop-up window stating
> Upgrade Complete, SWC is now resetting will appear and the SWC will
> automatically reboot.
>
> Step 6.  RESET the SWC by cycling power (power off then on again).
>
> Secure Web Console Firmware Upgrade Using A Local FTP Server
>
> This procedure should be used when direct access to the HP FTP server
> is not available (e.g. firewalls).
>
> 	Permanent damage to the product may result if these
> instructions are not followed EXACTLY.
>
>
> 	The transfer must be done in Binary mode and the local FTP
> server must be FTP accessible by the Secure Web Console. Do Not
> transfer the files from HP to the local server in ASCII mode. If you
> do, you will permanently disable the SWC. Failure to follow this
> precaution can cause the SWC to stop working. This failure is
> UNRECOVERABLE
>
> Step 1.  Use the HP FTP site (192.151.11.37) and path
> (/dist/webconsole/XX.X) to transfer the following files to your local
> FTP server in binary mode:
>
>     * APPLICATION.ROM
>     * BOOTSTRAP.ROM
>     * RESOURCES.ROM
>     * upgrade.cnf
>
> 	The path above is for demonstration only. The XX.X at the end
> of the example will be filled with the upgrade version you are
> installing.
>
> Step 2.  Using FTP, transfer these files to an empty directory on your
> local FTP server. Ensure that the file and directory permissions are
> set so that ALL files can be read by the FTP user.
>
> 	Ensure that no other files, beside those listed above, are in
> the local FTP directory. If the directory contains extraneous files,
> it may permanently damage the Secure Web Console.
>
> Step 3.  Perform the upgrade procedure using the [Upgrade] menu option
> on the Secure Web Console.
>
You can get to the ftp site? I can not resolve, ping, traceroute, etc...
to there. I figured they probably shut the site  down. Are you going
from your internal network?

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Alan D Johnson wrote:

> Rick Jones wrote:
> 
> You can get to the ftp site? I can not resolve, ping, traceroute, etc...
> to there. I figured they probably shut the site  down. Are you going
> from your internal network?
I also tried the "standard" hp ftp site ( ftp.hp.com ) and there is no
webconsole under dist.

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Rick Jones wrote:
 
>
> Works just fine for me - perhaps there are some connectivity issues
> between you and it?

I tried it, too, but the ftp server seems to be dead...

If You have access maybe You can download the necessary files and mail them
to Alan and me?

Benjamin

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Benjamin Gawert wrote:
> Rick Jones wrote:
> 
>
>
> I tried it, too, but the ftp server seems to be dead...
>
> If You have access maybe You can download the necessary files and mail
> them to Alan and me?
>
> Benjamin
>
Im glad it's not just me, guess I'm not loosing my mind then :o-)

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> Im glad it's not just me, guess I'm not loosing my mind then :o-)

But once lost, how can one tell the mind is going?-) Anyhow, I thought
the "cannot reach" statement was about the documentation, not the
download site itself.  I too cannot reach the IP address mentioned in
the instructions.  Might try searching on the web for those listed
filenames.

rick jones
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it is one of "Ring Around the Rosy" or perhaps "Duck Duck Goose."
- Rick Jones
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feel free to post, OR email to raj in cup.hp.com  but NOT BOTH...

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Try here 

ftp://192.6.165.37/dist/webconsole/

"Alan D Johnson" <adjtech@hvc.rr.com> wrote in message
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> Does anyone know where the latest version of the firmware for the
> webconsoles is? I just got a couple of them and wanted to find if there is
> anything available for them to update them with "modern" capabilities.
> There is no firmware avail from HP, they have been unsupported for a
> couple of years. Thats what I get for using old stuff.

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