8.4 BOOTmonitor
The BOOTmonitor is only available over a serial connection to the device.
The BOOTmonitor provides the following functions, which you select by entering the cor-
responding number:
(1) Boot System (reboot the system):
The device loads the compressed boot file from the flash memory to the working
memory. This happens automatically on starting.
(2) Software Update via TFTP:
The devices performs a software update via a TFTP server.
(3) Software Update via XMODEM:
The device performs a software update via a serial interface with XMODEM.
(4) Delete configuration:
The device is reset to the ex works state. All configuration files are deleted and the
BOOTmonitor settings are set to the default values.
(5) Default BOOTmonitor Parameters:
You can change the default settings of the BOOTmonitor of the device, e.g. the
baud rate for serial connections.
(6) Show System Information:
Shows useful information about your device, e.g. serial number, MAC address and
software versions.
The BOOTmonitor is started as follows.
The devices passes through various functional states when starting:
• Start mode
• BOOTmonitor mode
• Normal mode
After some self-tests have been successfully carried out in the start mode, your device
reaches the BOOTmonitor mode. The BOOTmonitor prompt is displayed if you are serially
connected to your device.
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