Software Update; Updating Router Software Using A Serial Connection - NETGEAR RT338 Reference Manual

Reference Guide for the Model RT338 ISDN Router

Software Update

You can update the router software updates either by using the serial cable connection or by using
a TFTP program.

Updating Router Software Using a Serial Connection

Your serial communications software must have the ability to transfer data using the XMODEM
Protocol.
Caution: This procedure deletes the existing software before installing the new
software. Do not attempt to use this menu unless you have the new software version.
Note: NETGEAR recommends that you change the Manager port baud rate to 38400
before updating the software. Doing so results in an update time of 5 to 10 minutes.
To update the software:
Establish a serial connection with the router.
1.
For more information, see
Select Menu 24 - System Maintenance.
2.
Enter 7 to select Software Update.
3.
A message is displayed asking if you want to continue.
Press y and wait for the Debug Mode command prompt.
4.
Enter the command atur and wait.
5.
After about 30 seconds, the router displays the Starting XMODEM upload... message.
Transfer the new software file to the router using the XMODEM Protocol of your serial
6.
communications software.
Enter the command atgo to restart the router when the router displays the OK message.
7.
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"Connecting Through a Serial Port" on page 3-6.
System Maintenance