PD-1902 Ranger Hybrid DVR Firmware Version 1.11.3

Release Date 11/19/2024

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Ranger Hybrid DVR
What's New

New

  • Added validation to file transfer page to prevent users from inputting improper server URL information
  • Added new log on disk to report GPS location of poor 4G connection when 4G is enabled
  • Added ability to update Stop-Arm Camera V2 within a Ranger firmware update
  • Added support for the “$” symbol in Wi-Fi Client password
  • Added support for GPS location and SIM reporting to firmware site

Changed

  • Changed “auto_upgrade” folder on disk to clear out firmware file after update unless the files ends with “_multi.tgz”
  • Changed firmware upload button in web interface clears firmware from “auto_upgrade” folder on disk
  • Reduced data usage of live view services
  • Improved readability of DVR system log
  • Improved accuracy of device health by reducing number of events uploaded during engine cranking with low battery

Fixed

  • Fixed GPS log file size issue
Update Instructions

Method 1: through web interface

  1. Download the firmware from the link at the top of the page to your device (smart phone, tablet, or laptop)
  2. Connect your device to the DVR unit’s Wi-Fi or LAN port
  3. Open a web browser on your device and navigate to 192.168.10.254 (Ethernet connection) or 192.168.1.254 (Wireless connection)
  4. On the DVR’s web interface navigate to Settings > System Info
  5. Enter your username/password for access (Default Username: admin / Default Password: doesitall)
  6. In the Update Firmware box at the bottom of the page press Choose File and browse to the downloaded firmware file on your device
  7. Press Upload to upload the firmware to the DVR unit and update the firmware
  8. After the firmware update completes it will display the status and if successful it will reboot the DVR unit


Method 2: through a SD card

  1. Plug a SD card into the proper card slot on your PC
  2. Create a new folder named auto_upgrade in the root directory of the SD card
  3. Download the firmware from the link at the top of the page to the "auto_upgrade" folder
  4. Eject the SD card from PC
  5. Plug the SD card into the DVR that needs to be updated
  6. The firmware update will start automatically once the DVR powers on, if DVR is already on, firmware update will start automatically once the card is plugged in
  7. After the firmware update completes it will display the status and if successful it will reboot the DVR unit


NOTE

If you were connected to the DVR through Wi-Fi, you may need to reconnect after the DVR unit reboots.

After you have update the firmware it may be necessary to clear your browsers cache to allow it to load the updated interface, on Windows computers press CTRL + F5, on Mac computers hold Shift while clicking refresh on the page, and on smart phones you must go to Settings > History > Clear Browsing Data and select the 192.168.10.254 (Ethernet connection) or 192.168.1.254 (Wireless connection) web page.

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