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-Allegro Packets releases new firmware on a regular basis. All customers with active support can install a new version to get access to new features and improvement.
+Allegro Packets releases new Firmware on a regular basis. All customers with an active support contract can install a new version for access to new features and improvement.
-In most cases, it is possible to also downgrade to an older version in case a problem appears with a newer firmware. If this happens, please [[Reporting bugs|contact us]] so we can fix this issue.
+In most cases, it is possible to also downgrade to an older version in the event a problem appears with a newer Firmware update. If this happens, please [[Reporting bugs|contact us]] so we can fix the issue.
-New firmware versions can be uploaded to the device either manually or automatically via our online service. In any case, a firmware version is ''never'' activated automatically but must be activated manually as this step will clear all previous measurement data.
+New Firmware versions can be uploaded to the device either manually or automatically via our online service. In any case, a Firmware version is ''never'' activated automatically but must be activated manually as this step will clear all previous measurement data.
 == Online check and upload ==
-If the device has internet access, it is possible to check for new firmware version and load them automatically to the device.
+If the device has Internet access, it is possible to check for new Firmware versions and load them automatically to the device.
-# Go to the menu "Settings -> Firmware updade"
+# Go to the menu "Settings -> Firmware update"
-# Click on "Check for new firmware"
+# Click on "Check for new Firmware"
-# A dialog will tell if a new firmware is available, and if so, the changes will be shown.
+# A dialogue will tell if new Firmware is available, and if so, the changes will be shown.
-# After confirmation, the firmware is loaded onto the device but it is not yet activated!
+# After confirmation, the Firmware will be loaded onto the device but it is not yet activated!
 == Manual upload ==
-With each release, Allegro Packets will send you an email with release notes and a link to download the update. If you want to be added to this mailing list, please send us an email with your serial number to support@allegro-packets.com with the subject „Release“. You will find the serial number via the web interface under "Info → System Info → System ID". A link to unsubscribe from the mailing list is included in every email.
+With each release, Allegro Packets will send you an email with release notes and a link to download the update. If you wish to be added to this mailing list, please send us an email with the Allegro serial number to support@allegro-packets.com with the subject „Release“. You will find the serial number via the web interface under "Info → System Info → System ID". A link to unsubscribe from the mailing list is included in every email.
-The release mail will contain a download link for the firmware image and the release notes.
+The release mail will contain a download link for the Firmware image and the release notes.
 # Go to the menu "Settings -> Firmware update"
-# Click on "Upload new firmware" and select the firmware file (ending with .bin) from your computer.
+# Click on "Upload new Firmware" and select the Firmware file (ending with .bin) from your computer.
-# The firmware will be loaded onto the device but it is not yet activated!
+# The Firmware will be loaded onto the device but it is not yet activated!
-== Activate firmware versions ==
+== Activate Firmware versions ==
-The firmware activation will stop the current packet processing and clear all measured data. The new firmware will be installed and started. All settings will remain active.
+The Firmware activation will stop any current packet processing and clear all measured data. The new Firmware will be installed and started. All settings will remain active.
 # Go to the menu "Settings -> Firmware update"
-# In the section "Stored firmwares" a list of up to 3 firmware releases are shown.
+# In the section "Stored Firmwares" a list of up to 3 Firmware releases are displayed.
-# You can delete any version manually but the oldest one will be removed automatically once a new firmware version loaded to the device.
+# You can delete any version manually but the oldest one will be removed automatically once a new Firmware version is loaded to the device.
-# Click on the button "Activate this firmware" to start the installation process.
+# Click on the button "Activate this Firmware" to start the installation process.
-# The firmware activation can take up to 2 minutes. A confirmation dialog should show that new version has been installed successfully.
+# The Firmware activation can take up to 2 minutes. A confirmation dialogue should show that the new version has been successfully installed .
-# In rare cases, the web browser may loose connection to the web interface so no confirmation dialog appears or an error is shown.
+# In rare cases, the web browser may lose connection to the web interface so no confirmation dialogue appears, or an error is shown.
-: In this case, try reloaded the web page and check the active firmware version shown at the beginning of the page.
+: In this case, try reloading the web page and check the active Firmware version shown at the beginning of the page.
-# If the firmware activation failed, please follow the instructions to [[Reporting bugs|report a bug]].
+# If the Firmware activation fails, follow the instructions to [[Reporting bugs|report a bug]].