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Firmware Download Reference Manual (SIP Version)
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Firmware Download
This chapter describes how to download from the web interface a firmware version available on the designated
firmware server into the Mediatrix 1204.
You have the choice to perform the firmware download by using the TFTP or protocol. You can also configure
the Mediatrix 1204 to automatically update its firmware version.
The Firmware Update sub-page of the Management page allows you to set various firmware download
parameters grouped in two categories:
General parameters
Automatic Update
You can also set these parameters via SNMP, as described in “Chapter 13 - Software Download” on page 171 .
Before Downloading
To download a firmware, you may need to setup the following applications on your computer:
TFTP server with proper root path
MIB browser (with the current Mediatrix 1204 MIB tree)
You can use the MIB browser built in the Mediatrix’s Unit Manager Network. See “Unit Manager
Network – Element Management System” on page xxiv for more details.
Firmware upgrade zip file
SNTP server properly configured
HTTP server with proper root path
Syslog daemon (optional)
Configuring the TFTP Server
If you are to perform a firmware download by using the TFTP protocol, you must install a TFTP (Trivial File
Transfer Protocol) server running on the PC designated as the firmware file server. This PC must not have a
firewall running. Mediatrix also recommends to place the PC and the Mediatrix 1204 in the same subnet.
It is assumed that you know how to set the TFTP root path. If not, refer to your TFTP server’s documentation.
Configuring the SNTP Server
If you are to use the automatic firmware update feature (see “Automatic Configuration Update” on page 48 for
more details), you must have a time server SNTP that is accessible and properly configured. It is assumed
that you know how to configure your SNTP server. If not, refer to your SNTP server’s documentation. You can
also refer to
“Chapter 20 - SNTP Settings” on page 239 for more details on how to configure the Mediatrix 1204
for a SNTP server.
Configuring the HTTP Server
If you are to perform a firmware download by using the HTTP protocol, you must install a HTTP server running
on the PC designated as the server host. This PC must not have a firewall running. Mediatrix also recommends
to place the PC and the Mediatrix 1204 in the same subnet.
It is assumed that you know how to set the root path. If not, refer to your HTTP server’s documentation.