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Daily Operations

Your device is up and running. This page covers the few things you'll do repeatedly — about 5 minutes a month is all it takes.

Firmware Upgrade

Firmware updates bring new features and security fixes. Check monthly.

Method When to use What you need
Online upgrade Device has internet Network connection
Offline upgrade Device has no internet TF card + computer to download firmware package

Online Upgrade

Go to Web interface → Settings → Upgrade:

  1. Select a download source (Gitee for China, GitHub for international)
  2. Click Check for Updates
  3. If a new version is available → click Download Package → wait for download and verification
  4. Click Upgrade Now → enter password to confirm

Verify: During upgrade, the OLED shows an upgrade icon and 🔴 Warning LED fast-blinks. When complete, the device auto-reboots and the OLED shows the IP again.

⚠️ Always use a dedicated power adapter before upgrading. Power loss during upgrade can brick the device.

Beta firmware, download source switching, changelog viewing → Online Upgrade

Offline Upgrade

Device has no internet: download the firmware package (.tar) from the FlexKVM Releases page on a computer → copy to TF card → insert into FlexKVM → Upgrade interface → select Offline Upgrade → upload → start.

SHA-256 verification, firmware package format → Offline Upgrade

Audit Logs

Web interface → Settings → Maintenance → Audit. Records all key operations: who logged in, what commands were run, what config was changed.

In multi-user or production environments, export once a month for your records. See Audit Logs for details.

Reboot

Device feels slow or the display is laggy? Try a reboot first — it fixes most transient issues.

  • Web interface: Settings → Maintenance → Reboot → confirm. After ~20–30 seconds, the OLED shows the IP again — you can reconnect.
  • Hardware: Short-press the reset button on the device for an instant reboot — no config is lost.

Rebooting does not clear any data, settings, or accounts. Use it freely.

Hardware button location and operation details → Reboot

Factory Reset

Forgot your password, transferring the device, or want a clean start — restore to factory state.

How: Use a SIM ejector pin to hold the factory reset button (RST hole) on FlexKVM. The OLED shows a countdown — release after about 15 seconds when it reaches zero.

⚠️ Clears all data: accounts, passwords, WiFi config, 2FA keys, custom settings. Firmware version is not downgraded.

You can also reset from the Web interface or SSH (SSH supports two levels: keep or clear logs) → Factory Reset

Monthly Checklist

Once the device is stable, spend 5 minutes each month:

Task Why
Check for firmware update Security fixes and new features
Export audit logs Keep records for reference
Verify remote access works Avoid surprises when you really need it

When something goes wrong, export system logs first, then reboot — logs help developers identify the root cause. See Feedback & Suggestions for how. For daily operations, you only need audit logs — you can ignore system logs until something breaks.

Next Steps

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