9.4.4. Installing an upgrade

9.4.4.1. Introduction

An upgrade enables a major version enhancement to be performed. This involves a reboot of the device concerned.
Unlike updates, upgrades cannot be automated. They must be carried out by an administrator after reading the release notes.
This procedure describes how to apply an upgrade.

Note

See the presentation described in the Upgrade section.

The graphical interface is described in the `Admin- GUM - Upgrade` screen of the legacy Web UI section.

9.4.4.2. Prerequisites

User: member of Administrators Group

9.4.4.3. Preliminary operations

Connect to the GBox via a browser (see Connection to the web interface via a browser).
Read the release note of the desired version to see whether any other prerequisites are required.
Download the upgrade package for the desired version from the site (https://update.gatewatcher.com/upgrade).

9.4.4.4. Procedure for accessing the `Admin/GUM/Updates` screen window

In the navigation bar, click on the `Updates` command in the `GUM` menu.

The following screen is displayed:

9.4.4.5. Procedure for applying an upgrade

Click on button (10) `Choose a file` and select the previously downloaded package.
Click on the button (9) `Submit`.
Once the package is present in the `Saved package list` zone (1), click on the `Apply` button.
Wait until the progress bars indicate the operation was completed successfully.
Restart the GBox (see how to use the `Restart` command).

After restarting, the GBox takes into account the downloaded version.