Grandstream Networks UCM6, UCM6202 Series Manual

Grandstream Networks, Inc.

Using UCM6XXX as Firmware Upgrade Server Guide

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Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................. 3

UCM6XXX SETUP OVERVIEW ...................................................................................... 4

CONFIGURING UCM6XXX AS FIRMWARE SERVER ................................................... 5

Prerequisites ............................................................................................................................................ 5

Download Firmware files .................................................................................................................. 5

Update and Download Default Model Templates ............................................................................. 5

Configuration via Zero-Config Templates ................................................................................................ 6

Using Global Policy .......................................................................................................................... 6

Using Global Template(s) ................................................................................................................. 6

Using Model Template(s) ................................................................................................................. 7

Using Device Configuration ............................................................................................................. 8

MANAGING FIRMWARE STORAGE ........................................................................... 10

Root Directory ........................................................................................................................................ 10

Create New Directory ............................................................................................................................. 10

Upload Firmware Files ........................................................................................................................... 11

Local USB / SD Card Media .................................................................................................................. 11

PROVISIONING DEVICES ........................................................................................... 12

Table of Figures

Figure 1: UCM6XXX Typical Scenario .......................................................................................................... 4

Figure 2: Update and Download Model Templates ....................................................................................... 5

Figure 3: Firmware Source ............................................................................................................................ 6

Figure 4: Global Template Creation .............................................................................................................. 6

Figure 5: Create a New Model Template ...................................................................................................... 7

Figure 6: Modify Customize Settings ............................................................................................................ 9

Figure 7: Root Directory .............................................................................................................................. 10

Figure 8: Create New Directory .................................................................................................................. 10

Figure 9: Firmware File Uploaded ............................................................................................................... 11

Figure 10: Send Notify to Discovered Devices ........................................................................................... 12

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INTRODUCTION

Grandstream UCM6XXX series have the possibility to act as firmware server allowing to upgrade Grandstream

endpoints introduced by Zero-Config module using different template levels.

Using UCM6XXX as firmware server allows to manage firmware files for Grandstream endpoints in a single
server, the firmware files can be uploaded and stored using UCM internal memory or using connected SD

card/USB flash drive.

This feature is very useful in closed network environments (without Internet access) with many Grandstream
devices, and it can help also to reduce bandwidth usage; instead of having each device contacting a remote

server to upgrade, this can be managed locally using UCM6XXX series.

This guide provides steps on how to configure the UCM6XXX as firmware upgrade server and provision

discovered Grandstream devices via Zero Config.

To find out more options and parameter descriptions regarding Zero Config and Provisioning, please refer to

one of the UCM6XXX user manuals, UCM62XX series User Manual as example.

Note:

All Grandstream products’ firmware are improved and updated on a regular basis. Latest firmware versions are

available at http://www.grandstream.com/support/firmware

Published firmware versions in Grandstream official website have passed QA tests and included new
enhancements implemented, reported issues fixes for better user experience; all changes are logged in

Release Notes documents.

Provided Firmware package is specific to a single product or product series, same as release notes document.
For example, Release_GXP16xx_1.0.4.56.zip and Release_Note_GXP16xx_1.0.4.56.pdf are specific to

GXP16XX Small Business IP Phones series.

Grandstream recommends to read Release Notes document which may include special firmware upgrade

notices and always keep your devices up-to-date by upgrading their firmware versions regularly.

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UCM6XXX SETUP OVERVIEW

The following diagram illustrates a typical scenario using Grandstream UCM6XXX series (UCM6202 as

example in this guide) and different endpoints:

Figure 1: UCM6XXX Typical Scenario

By default, UCM6202 has network method set to Route in network settings, WAN port interface is used for
uplink connection and will act as DHCP client while LAN port interface is used as a router assigning IP

addresses to connected devices (default segment is 192.168.2.0/24).

Administrator can change networking method from Web UISystem SettingsNetwork SettingsBasic
Settings to use UCM6XXX as Switch or Dual modes. To find out more options and parameter descriptions

related to network settings, please refer to user manual: UCM62XX series User Manual

Note: All UCM6XXX series models can act as firmware upgrade server using any network interface method
(Route, Switch or Dual). Endpoints and UCM6XXX need to be on the same LAN/VPN using private or public IP
addresses, or can be connected through a router using public or private IP addresses (with necessary port

forwarding or DMZ).