OBi100 Firmware Update

On Saturday March 17, 2012 I found that OBi had release a new firmware update to the OBi100. The release is version 1.3.0 with build version 2690. Click here for the official release and information on previous firmware updates. Per the release issued by Obi version 1.3.0 build version 2690 addresses the following:

- Improved audio-path synchronization on call establishment. Also fixes certain conditions where audio path is not initiated on incoming calls using the Google Voice communications service.
- Fixed: If the Caller ID coming from PSTN has a dash '-' inserted between the number(s), the Caller ID cannot be displayed on the telephone connected to the PHONE port.

Just like the update preformed last month, and posted about here on this blog, I will update using the web interface. There are multiple options for applying firmware updates to the Obi100 but I prefer the web interface because it gives me a sense of control over the process. The steps for applying the update this way are provided by OBi in the link provided above. I'll provide them here for future reference:

Firmware Update Instructions:
1. Download the file to your computer.

2. Access the web page of the OBi device:
- From a phone attached to the PHONE port of the OBi dial * * * 1
- The IP address of the OBi will be read to you.
- Open a new browser window on your PC and enter the IP address of the OBi. (E.g. 192.168.1.110)
- When prompted, enter "admin" for username and "admin" for password.
If you have previously changed the password, use that instead of "admin."

3. Now that you have accessed the OBi web page, go to the "System Management" - "Device Update" page. From there, "Browse" to the firmware file you just downloaded above and click Update.

4. Wait for the OBi to restart (approx. 30 seconds) and you will be good to go.