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Acti 9 Smartlink SI D (A9XMWA20) Firmware Upgrade: Can it be done when connected through an Ethernet Router?

FAQ000244366

12 October 2022

Note: Acti 9 Smartlink SI D (A9XMWA20) has been replaced by Acti9 PowerTag Link (A9XMWD20 & A9XMWD100) which will also be replaced with the latest EcoStruxure Panel Server

The firmware upgrade of Acti 9 Smartlink SI D (or any successor products mentioned above) is recommended to be performed through direct connection to the gateway.
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In some instances, the upgrade process can fail if the Smartlink is connected behind an Ethernet Router. Smartlink in boot mode cannot send packet through a router.

This may result the gateway to be in boot/degraded mode permanently. In this case the gateway cannot be recovered and will need a replacement.

You can identify whether gateway in the degraded mode by checking the status LEDs as below.
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LED Status2