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Chapter
4
Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP) Configuration
The ImPact Communication Appliance (ICA) Administration Console
has a graphical user interface for creating TFTP configuration files, Topics:
• Configuring the Network
which are notified to MinePhones via the ICA's built in TFTP server.
• TFTP Server Setup
This chapter is provided for administrators without access to an ICA
• Firmware files
system. It describes the manual setup of a TFTP server, editing
configuration files and updating firmware.
• Configuration Files
• Updating the MinePhone
TFTP is the protocol used for requesting and transmitting files to the
MinePhone. A MinePhone can be configured so that every time it is
switched on, it will connect to the TFTP server to download and apply
configuration and firmware files. This method centralises management
for a fleet of MinePhones without the need for a physical data
connection.
The following steps are required to setup TFTP:
1. Configure a network for the MinePhones and the TFTP server.
2. Install and configure the TFTP server.
3. Manage and edit files to be sent to the phone.
4. Initiate upgrade and configuration.
5. Check settings.
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