Release Notes for Cisco SPA232D Multi-Line DECT ATA and Cisco SPA302D Multi-Line DECT Handset Firmware Version 1.3.2n

Release Notes for Cisco SPA232D Multi-Line DECT ATA and Cisco SPA302D Multi-Line DECT Handset Firmware Version 1.3.2n

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Firmware Released: October 10, 2014

Document Revised: July 18, 2015

These Release Notes provide information about Cisco SPA232D Multi-Line DECT ATA and Cisco SPA302D Multi-Line DECT Handset firmware version 1.3.2n.

IMPORTANT

As with any firmware release, read these release notes before upgrading the firmware. Cisco also recommends backing up the configuration before any firmware upgrade.

Changes in Firmware Version 1.3.2n from 1.3.2

• Firmware version 1.3.2n has the same feature set as 1.3.2 with the exception of support for 128MB flash.

Handset SPA302D Software Upgrade

• If SPA232D is on 1.3.2n, its associated handset SPA302D software should be upgraded to 2.50 for compatibility.
• Only one handset SPA302D software can be upgraded at a time. That is, register one handset to SPA232D and upgrade its software, then do the same operation on the next SPA302D after the previous unit completes upgrade. If multiple SPA302D handsets try to upgrade simultaneously, the “System Busy …” prompt displays on the handset LCD.
• The user is recommended to factory reset SPA232D and SPA302D after a downgrade from 1.3.3 to 1.3.2. Also, the user should factory reset the SPA302D from software 2.62 to 2.50. If the device is new, the factory reset operation is not necessary.

Hardware and Firmware Compatibility Matrix

Note 1.3.2p is identical to 1.3.2 and additionally supports 128MB flash and new SLIC.
1.3.5p is based on 1.3.5; both have the same feature set, except that 1.3.5p supports new SLIC while 1.3.5 does not.
1.3.5p(XU), 1.3.5(XU), 1.3.2(XU): SRTP functionality has been removed, and it cannot be configured or provisioned in firmware versions that are designated with XU in the filename.

Note Do not upgrade any device to an unsupported firmware version as detailed in the Hardware and Firmware Compatibility Matrix table.

Note New devices have a label that reads S/W: Must use 1.3.5(004p) or later.

Resolved Issues

The 1.3.2 release is not compatible with 128MB. For a fix, refer to the following table.

Known Issues

Due to CSCug32425, when upgrading the SPA232D loaded with v1.3.1 (or a previous firmware version), it is required to upgrade the SPA232D v1.3.2n firmware twice if provisioning the device via the Upgrade Rule to correctly upgrade to the corresponding embedded SPA302D handset software. A special version of SPA232D firmware has been created to be used to perform the first upgrade while the second upgrade can use SPA232D_SPA302D_1.3.2n_014_FW.bin which then installs the SPA302D handset software correctly.

This is not an issue while upgrading the SPA232D firmware via the web-based configuration utility, as the SPA232D needs to be upgraded only once.

Upgrade the Firmware

Upgrade the Cisco SPA232D

Follow these instructions to upgrade the phone adapter.

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Step 1 Download the latest firmware by using the Firmware link on the following web page: www.cisco.com/go/smallbizvoicegateways

Step 2 Launch a web browser, and enter the LAN IP addresses of the ATA.

Step 3 Log in to the Configuration Utility. (On first use, enter admin as the username and the password. After logging in, you should configure a unique password that is hard to guess.)

Step 4 Click Administration in the menu bar, and then click Firmware Upgrade in the navigation tree.

Step 5 Click Browse and select the location of the upgrade file that you downloaded.

Step 6 Click the Upgrade button to upgrade the firmware.

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Note Upgrading the firmware may take several minutes. Until the process is complete, DO NOT turn off the power, press the hardware reset button, or click the Back button in your current browser.

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Upgrade the Cisco SPA302D

Perform this procedure after you upgrade the Cisco SPA232D while you wait for the ATA to reboot.

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Note To verify the upgrade, go to the Administration > Firmware Upgrade page, and confirm that the firmware version number is correct.

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Step 1 On the handset, press the center Select button, scroll to Settings, and press the Select button again.

Step 2 In the settings menu, choose Update Software, and then press the Select button.

Step 3 At the Check for software update prompt, press Confirm.

Step 4 Within a moment, the handset displays the current version of software on the handset and the latest software version available from the Cisco SPA232D. Press the Select softkey.

Step 5 Place the handset in the charging cradle.

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Caution Do not remove the handset from the charging cradle during the upgrade. Do not power off the handset, charging cradle, or base station, or otherwise interrupt the upgrade process.

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The handset erases the flash memory, downloads the new software, and verifies the upgrade data. After the upgrade, a message appears indicating the status of the upgrade (for example, if the upgrade succeeded).

Step 6 After the success message appears, press Reset to reboot the handset.

If the upgrade fails, press Reset to reboot the handset. Check the status lights on the Cisco SPA232D to make sure that it is powered on and functioning. Then, repeat the upgrade steps.

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Behavior During Times of Network Congestion

Anything that degrades network performance can affect voice and video quality, and in some cases, can cause a call to drop. Sources of network degradation can include, but are not limited to, the following activities:

• Administrative tasks, such as an internal port scan or security scan
• Attacks that occur on your network, such as a Denial of Service attack

To reduce or eliminate any adverse effects to the devices, schedule administrative network tasks during a time when the devices are not being used or exclude the devices from testing.

Related Information

Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request

For information on obtaining documentation, using the Cisco Bug Search Tool (BST), submitting a service request, and gathering additional information, see What’s New in Cisco Product Documentation at: http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/general/whatsnew/whatsnew.html.

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