OBi100 Firmware Update

On Tuesday May 22, 2012 I found that OBi had release a new firmware update to the OBi100. The release is version 1.3.0 with build version 2711. Click here for the official release and information on previous firmware updates. Per the release issued by Obi version 1.3.0 build version 2711 addresses the following:

- Addresses a GV Backing Off Issue

There is also an update for the OBi202. Since I do not own the OBi202 I had to be careful not to download the wrong update. Please the see official release noted above for notes on the Obi202 update and the separate download.

Just like the updates preformed February and March, 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.