Meridian Unplugged - Powered by MrTechGuy.co.uk Forums Discussion Meridian - Systems Firmware Release for 218, 251, 271, ID41

I have now had a chance to try again updating my 218 with the invaluable benefit from others' experience updating theirs. In particular, I knew that the interface looked like Sooloos Configure,that 'Loading' would appear (like it always did with Sooloos Configure when absolutely nothing would happen) and that the process could take a while. I did not need to re-install the new Device Manage software, I did need to make it as a new exception in my Firewall settings and I did need to try three times (different lights on the 218 lit up and eventually all the lights lit up in white). The first time I checked whether the update had worked no changes showed on the interface, but after closing Meridian Device Manager and restarting (with some more activity evident from clicking and lights on the 218) the new firmware showed up, eventually.

So, because of zero helpful feedback from the updating process, there is plenty of room for operator error/impatience. Self critical behaviour and persistence, with a willingness to try, try and try again (patiently and not changing too many variables simultaneously) are needed. The new interface looks more polished but doesn't seem to offer anything new. I have not yet done further testing.