Installation and Initialization
AP-8000 User Guide
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Upgrade the Software
Proxim periodically releases updated software for the AP on its Web site. Check the Web site for the latest updates after
you have installed and initialized the unit.
1. In your web browser, go to
http://support.proxim.com
.
2. If prompted, create an account to gain access.
NOTE:
The Knowledge base is available to all the Web site visitors. First -time users will be asked to create an account
to gain access.
3. Click
Search Knowledgebase
.
4. In the Search Knowledgebase field, enter
2813
for
AP-8000
.
5. Click
Search
.
6. Click on the appropriate link to access the download page.
Use the
File Management
option
in the HTTP Web Interface to upload or download the latest AP software files (images,
config etc) from host device to the device, or device to host device. To access File Management, navigate to
File
Management
>
Update Device
in the AP-8000 home page.
Update Device Using HTTP
To update device using HTTP, navigate to
File Management
>
Update Device > HTTP
in the AP-8000 home page.
The
HTTP Update
screen appears. Perform the following steps to download the specific file to the device.
Figure 2-9 Update Device using HTTP
1. Select the
File Type
that needs to be updated from the File Type drop-down box. Choices include:
–
Image
for the AP Image (executable program).
–
Config
for configuration, such as System Name, Contact Name and so on.
2. Use the
Browse
button or manually type in the name of the file to be downloaded (including the file extension in the
File Name
box. If you are typing the file name, you must include the full path and the file extension in the
File Name
box.
3. To initiate the HTTP Update operation, click
Update
button. If the operation is completed successfully, the device
displays a success message else the failure message.
NOTE:
An HTTP file transfer using SSL may take extra time.
Update Device Using TFTP
To update device using TFTP, navigate to
File Management
>
Update Device > TFTP
in the AP-8000 home page. The
TFTP Update
screen appears.
A TFTP server must be running and configured to point to the directory containing the file.