Using update tools

Use the Update tools feature of the Updates and Licensing Administration page for the Network IPS appliance to browse for available updates and to download license keys for the appliance.

About this task

Navigating in the Network IPS Local Management Interface: Manage System Settings > Updates and Licensing > Administration

Complete these tasks to find and upload updates and licenses. For more information about installing updates, see Installing available updates.

Procedure

  1. Click the appropriate update type: Firmware or Intrusion Prevention.
  2. In the Update tools area, click the appropriate action:
    Option Description
    Check for updates Searches for possible updates so that you can upload them and then install them.
    Update history Shows a history of updates, which includes the date of the installation, the type, and the name.
    Upload update file Browses for updates that were uploaded and saved to a specific location.
    Upload license key Browses and uploads a license key.
    Note: Each license key file that you install is unique to your product license. The license key might require you to provide IP address range information that is specific to your network. For more information about licenses, see Viewing license settings.