GE MDS MDS iNET 900, Reference Manual

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TFTP Timeout
—Time in seconds the TFTP server will wait for a
packet ACK (acknowledgment) from the transceiver before
canceling the file transfer. [
2 to 60 seconds; 10
]
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Retrieve File
—Initiates the file transfer from the TFTP server.
The new file is placed into inactive firmware image. [
Y, N
]
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Image Verify
—Initiate the verification of the integrity of firmware
file held in unit.
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Image Copy
—Initiate the copying of the active firmware into the
inactive image.
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Reboot Device
—Initiate rebooting the transceiver . This will
interrupt data traffic through this unit, and the network if per-
formed on an Access Point. Intended to be used to toggle
between firmware images.
NOTE: See “ Upgrading the Firmware” on Page 102 for details
on setting up the TFTP server.
Upgrading the Firmware
Firmware images are available free-of-charge at:
www.GEmds.com/service/technical/support
NOTE: GE MDS iNET firmware may not be installed in GE MDS
iNET-II radios, or vice-versa.
To install firmware by TFTP, you will need:
• A PC with a TFTP server running.
• The IP address of the PC running the TFTP server.
• A valid firmware file
The IP address of the radio can be found under the Management Sys-
tems’
Con fi guration
menu. (See “ Network Configuration Menu” on
Page 37.)
A TFTP server is available on the GE MDS Web site at:
www.GEmds.com/service/technical/support/downloads.asp
TIP: If you do not know your computer’s address on a Windows PC, you
can use the
RUN
function from the
Start
menu and enter
winipcfg
or
ipcon fi g
to determine your local PC’s IP address.
There are several alternatives to connecting the transceiver for firmware
upgrade. Figure 2-64 and Figure 2-65 show two variations. It is essen-
tial all of the equipment be on the same subnet.