Wireless Access Point Model 0-1591700-x User Manual
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Issue 3
Firmware Upgrade
This mode enables the access point firmware to be upgraded by either a TFTP session with a
TFTP server or via the web interface. Note that these upgrade methods are intended to be used
over the wired Ethernet LAN only and must
not
be used over the wireless LAN to the access point.
Select the required upgrade method by clicking on the relevant
Next
button.
Figure 10 - Firmware Upgrade Screen
TFTP Upgrade
In this method the access point communicates with a TFTP (Trivial File Transfer Protocol) server
running on a computer on the same wired network as the access point. A TFTP server session is
started on the remote computer and the IP address of that system noted. The upgrade file is
loaded into the main directory of the TFTP server. Consult the TFTP server documentation for
details.
Figure 11 - TFTP Upgrade Screen
The upgrade process is:-
1. Open the TFTP Upgrade screen on the access point and enter the IP address of the TFTP
server together with the name of the upgrade file.
2. Select
Apply
when ready and the TFTP download will start to the access point. This upgrade
can take up to 3 minutes.
3. Near the end of the download, the web screen will update and show a progress bar.
4. The access point will re-boot at the end of the download.
Note that the IP addresses and other critical settings are all retained following the upgrade. No
manual intervention such as activating the reset button is required.
