HP E-MSM310, Management And Configuration Manual

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Maintenance
Software updates
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6. For URL, specify the path that leads to the local or remote directory in which to save the
configuration file or from which to load the configuration file. For example:
 ftp://username:password@192.168.132.11/new.cfg
 http://192.168.132.11/new.cfg
7. Select Validate to test that the specified URL is correct .
8. Select Save.
Software updates
To update AP software, select Maintenance > Firmware updates .
Caution
 Before updating be sure to check for update issues in the Release Notes.

Even though configuration settings are preserved during software updates, it is
recommended that you backup your configuration settings before updating. See
Manual
configuration file management on page 8-2
.
 At the end of the update process, the AP automatically restarts, causing all users to be
disconnected. Once the AP resumes operation, all users must reconnect. To minimize
network disruption, use the scheduled install option to have updates performed outside
of peak usage hours.

When using a controller in conjunction with one or more autonomous APs, you must (1)
always update the controller before updating the APs, and (2) never load an earlier
software version on the APs than is installed on the controller.