UPDATING THE SOFTWARE
ADVANCED SETTINGS
5
When first setting up the Winegard Extreme it is
recommended to check for software updates the first
time the system is connected to an Internet signal. It
is also recommended to check for updates every couple
months for fixes and added features.
1)
From the Status Screen, choose
UPDATE SOFTWARE
from the drop down menu and click
SELECT
.
2)
Once on the update software screen, click
CHECK FOR
LATEST VERSION
.
See Figure 14.
3)
There will be a slight delay while the Winegard Extreme
compares the current software version to the latest
available version. If you have the latest version there
is no need to update the software, click
CANCEL
. If
the check finds that you have older software, click
PROCEED
to update to the latest version.
See Figure 15.
4)
If you clicked
PROCEED
, the system will unavailable for
several minutes while the outdoor antenna resets. As it
powers back on, the system will function normally.
Figure 14
NOTE: During this reset, your device may switch to a local remembered WiFi network.
This will not allow you to return to the Extreme setup screens. If this happens, simply
reconnect manually to the Extreme’s SSID again from your device.
Connected Devices
This displays the name of each device currently
connected wirelessly to the Winegard
®
Extreme™.
Change Network Address
Change Admin Password
It is not necessary to change the administration
password, however, to change the password click on
CHANGE PASSWORD
to bring up the new password
screen.
See Figure 13
. Enter the new password into the
area for both PASSWORD and RE-ENTER PASSWORD.
The password in each of these boxes must match.
Figure 13
NOTE:
To retain all passwords and name changes
during updates, click “Keep Settings”.
See Figure 14
.
Updating the system software from the network will
require the Winegard Extreme to be connected to an
internet source.
Figure 15
NOTE: Do not use the existing WiFi password for
the ADMIN PASSWORD.
WARNING:
Do not change the Network Address
unless instructed by Winegard Tech Support. Doing
so may cause your system to not function properly.
