Help with the skybox F5 usb facility

Hi all,

Ok im looking to transfer files from my laptop to my F5 box by usb stick but on my skybox when I go to tools then go down list to (upgrade by usb) its not highlighted so I cant use it.Does anyone know how I can enabled this function on the box.The usb stick is formatted to fat32 ok and does work ok.I have searched the net none stop but nothing.Thought heres the best place for an answer.

Trevor

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  • [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 25
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    Anybody?????
  • mac2708mac2708 Posts: 3,349
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    From what I've read firmware updates by USB are disabled on some boxes to prevent damage.
    If that's the case then upgrading via the COM port seems to be the solution
  • [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 25
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    mac2708 wrote: »
    From what I've read firmware updates by USB are disabled on some boxes to prevent damage.
    If that's the case then upgrading via the COM port seems to be the solution

    Ahh ok mate,,so does that mean using a null modem cable to flash it
  • mac2708mac2708 Posts: 3,349
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    Basically, yes.
    As I thought unwise to link to certain sites that may be able to help I've sent you a PM
  • [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 25
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    mac2708 wrote: »
    Basically, yes.
    As I thought unwise to link to certain sites that may be able to help I've sent you a PM

    Many thanks mate,,im all sorted now..It was simply a faulty usb stick..
  • mac2708mac2708 Posts: 3,349
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    Pleased you're sorted:)
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