Sennheiser WiCOS User Manual

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Configuring the conference system
Updating the firmware of the access point and the conference units – 
“Update“
For information on firmware updates for your WiCOS conference system, 
contact your Sennheiser partner or visit the download area of our website 
at www.sennheiser.com. There you will also find detailed service 
information on how to update the firmware.
Eavesdropping protection and encryption – “
Encryption
All radio signals in the conference system are automatically encrypted via 
a 128-bit algorithm. This function prevents that the signals can be 
eavesdropped upon. 
There a two ways to use encryption:
automatic encryption via default encryption (“
Use default key
”)
custom encryption for using the conference system in encryption-
protected operation and adapting it to your requirements
In the main navigation, click “
Encryption
”.
The “
Key assignment
” overview screen appears.
CAUTION!
Danger of damage to the access point and the conference 
units!
Improper modification of the firmware (e.g. due to updates) 
can cause irreparable damage to the access point and the 
conference units.
Only update the firmware if the function of your 
conference system is impaired or if the update is 
recommended by Sennheiser.
Make sure that you use the correct update file.
Follow the instructions given in the service information.
While the update is in process, do not disconnect the 
access point and the conference units form the power 
supply.