Installation and Initialization
AP-8000 User Guide
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Figure 2-14 Retrieve From Device Using TFTP
1.
Server IP Address
: Enter the TFTP server IP Address.
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Double-click the TFTP server icon on your desktop and locate the IP address assigned to the TFTP server.
2.
File Name
: Enter the name of the file to be uploaded.
3.
File Type
: Select the type of the file to be uploaded: Config file or Event Log.
4. Click
Retrieve
to initiate the procedure.
Install Software Using TFTP Server
A Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP) server allows you to transfer files across a network. You can upload files from the
AP for backup or copying, and you can download the files for configuration and AP Image upgrades. The Solarwinds
TFTP server software is located on the AP Installation CD-ROM. You can also download the latest TFTP software from
Solarwind’s Web site at
. The instructions that follow assume that you are using the Solarwinds
TFTP server software; other TFTP servers may require different configurations.
NOTE:
If a TFTP server is not available in the network, you can perform similar file transfer operations using the HTTP
interface.
TFTP Server Setup
To download or upload a file, you must connect to the computer with the TFTP server through the unit’s Ethernet port.
This can be any computer in the network or a computer connected to the unit with a cross-over Ethernet cable.
Ensure that:
1. The upload or download directory is correctly set (the default directory is
C:\TFTP-Root
).
2. The required image file is present in the directory.
3. The TFTP server is running. The TFTP server must be running only during file upload or download. You can check the
connectivity between the unit and TFTP server by pinging the unit from the computer that hosts the TFTP server. The
ping program should show replies from the unit.
4. The TFTP server is configured to both Transmit and Receive files, with no automatic shutdown or time-out.
Install Updates from your TFTP Server using the CLI
1. Download the latest software. See
for instructions.
2. Copy the latest software updates to your TFTP server.
3. Open the CLI interface via Telnet or a serial connection.
4. Enter the CLI password when prompted. Enter the following command.
(config-mgmt-tftp)#operation-type download
The download begins, and the image is downloaded to the Access Point.
5. When the download is complete, enter the following command to reboot the device.
(config)# reboot 1