Update reader firmware via Wireless Upload
For this update method, connect a transfer reader to a laptop and upload the update via the transfer reader to the target reader over NFC.
Requirements
- BALTECH ToolSuite v4.26 or above
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Transfer reader: ID-engine ZB Brick, ISO/MIFARE product line (10115)
The LEGIC product line (10117) will not work.
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Target readers with existing firmware:
- 1100 v2.00 or above
- Custom firmware originally created as of November 2021
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The firmware file, packaged with the configuration (see following chapter).
Package firmware with configuration
For security reasons, the firmware file must be packaged with a configuration. Otherwise, the reader will not accept the update.
To package the firmware with the configuration:
- Create a new version of your configuration.
- Make sure the option Support Legacy Firmware Versions is disabled.
- Package the configuration with the BF2 firmware file.
- Release a new configuration version. The exported BEC2 file will contain both the configuration and the firmware.
Perform the upload
To upload the package, follow the steps described here.