Last modified:	Thursday, Mar 8, 2007	Article ID:	122
Related products:	Firmware v6.5.x (CE 4.2)

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Objectives

XPIs are software add-ons that can be installed on Xtreme PC devices in order to enhance the device capabilities. The following article provides a step-by-step description of local XPI installation.

Procedure

XPI Installation Cycle:

1. Extract and deploy the XPI files to an FTP server by using the Chip PC Installer utility.
2. Perform local/remote (via Xcalibur) software installation.
   

The XPI installation process is performed by connecting the device to an FTP server and downloading the selected XPI files.

Local XPI Installation Prerequisites:

• XPI files must already be placed on the FTP server by the Chip PC Installer utility.
• Simplifying device configuration can be done by using DHCP.
• Device Model Support: make sure the device model being used does support the XPI version you intend to install.
• Flash Space Required: every Xtreme PC has available free flash space that can be used for XPI installation. Before installing an XPI, make sure that the device has enough available free space.
• Firmware Version Support: by default, XPIs are only supported through firmware version 3.0.0 and higher. Make sure your device's firmware version supports the XPI version you intend to install.
• License Requirements: Unless specified, every XPI is license associated. An XPI without a license can be installed on the Xtreme PC device but cannot be used!

Local XPI Installation Steps:

1. Enter the WBT environment.
2. Select the Plugins tab and press the New button.
3. SERVER NAME: type either the FTP server name or IP address.
4. CREDENTIALS: Provide user credentials for FTP authentication.
5. DESTINATION: type the path to the target directory on the FTP server into which XPI files were extracted by the Chip PC Installer utility.
6. BANDWIDTH: define the download speed.
7. Press the Next button to continue.
8. Press the Browse button to retrieve the available plug-ins list from the FTP server.
9. Select the XPIs you wish to install and press Next to continue.
10. Press the Install button and wait for download to be completed.
11. Press Finish to close the Installation Wizard.

Notes:

• Installed XPI(s) are not functional until activated. In order to locally activate an XPI enter the WBT environment -> Plug-ins tab, select an XPI and mark its corresponding check box and press OK to reboot the device.
• Please note that some XPI are configurable, activating a non-configured XPI can cause the device to be inaccessible.

Download the XPI file(s) from Chip PC web site.