WiPort Embedded Wireless Device Server User Guide
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10: Updating Firmware
This chapter explains how to obtain and update the unit’s firmware.
Obtaining Firmware
Obtain the most up-to-date firmware and release notes for the unit from the Lantronix
web site (
).
Reloading Firmware
There are several ways to update the unit's internal operational code (*.ROM): via
DeviceInstaller (the preferred way), via TFTP, or via the serial port. You can also
update the unit's internal Web interface (*.COB) via TFTP or DeviceInstaller.
Here are typical names for those files. Check the Lantronix web site for the latest
versions and release notes.
Table 9-1. Firmware Files
ROM File
COB
WPTxxx.ROM
WPT_WNxxx.COB (Web Manager)
Please refer to the DeviceInstaller User Guide for information about reloading
firmware using DeviceInstaller. The other methods are discussed below.
Note:
For upgrading from pre-6.0.0.0 versions, see separate upgrade sheet.
Using TFTP: Graphical User Interface
To download new firmware from a computer:
1. Use a TFTP client to put a binary file to the unit (*.ROM to upgrade the unit's
internal operational code and *.COB to upgrade its internal Web interface).
Note:
TFTP requires the
.ROM
(binary) version of the unit's internal
operational code.
2. In the
TFTP server
field, enter the IP address of the unit being upgraded.
3. Select
Upload
operation and
Binary
format.
4. Enter the full path of the firmware file in the
Local file name
field.
5. In the
Remote file name
field, enter the
current
internal operational code or
WEB1
to
WEB19
for the internal Web interface with 2 MB flash, or
WEB1
to
WEB51
for 4 MB flash.
6. Click the
Upload Now
button to transfer the file to the unit. The unit performs a
power reset after the firmware has been loaded and stored.