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Table 32:
Supported Firmware Versions and Features Fields and Default Values
Setting
Type
Firmware
Version
Description
Upload firmware
files (and use
built-in firmware)
Use an external
firmware file
server
Server Protocol
Use Group File
Server
Firmware File
Server IP
Address
Firmware
Filename
HTML Filename
Patch Filename
Boot Software
Version
NOTE: Additional fields may appear for multiple device types. AirWave prompts you for additional firmware information as required.
For example, Intel and Symbol distribute their firmware in two separate files: an image file and an HTML file. Both files must be
uploaded to AirWave for the firmware to be distributed successfully via AirWave.
6. Select Add to import the firmware file.
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Default Description
Indicates the firmware file is used with the specified type. If you
select an IOS device from the Type drop-down menu, you have
the option of choosing a server protocol of TFTP or FTP. If you
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choose FTP, you may later notice that the firmware files are
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pushed to the device more quickly.
With selection of some types, particularly Cisco controllers, you
can specify the boot software version.
Provides a user-configurable field to specify the firmware version
number. This open appears if Use an external firmware file server
None
is enabled.
None Provides a user-configurable text description of the firmware file.
Allows you to select a firmware from your local machine and
Enabled
upload it via TFTP or FTP.
You can also choose to assign the external TFTP server on a per-
group basis. If you select this option, you must enter the IP
N/A
address on the Groups > Firmware page. Complete the Firmware
File Server IP Address field.
Specify whether to use a built-in TFTP server or FTP to upload a
TFTP firmware file. TFTP is recommended. If you select FTP, AirWave
uses an anonymous user for file upload.
If you opt to use an external firmware file server, this additional
Disabled option appears. This setting instructs AirWave to use the server
that is associated with the group instead of defining a server.
Provides the IP address of the External TFTP Server (like
None SolarWinds) used for the firmware upgrade. This option displays
when the user selects the Use an external firmware file option.
Enter the name of the firmware file that needs to be uploaded.
Ensure that the firmware file is in the TFTP root directory. If you
None
are using a non-external server, you select Choose File to find
your local copy of the file.
Browse to the HTML file that will accompany the firmware
None upload. Note that this field is only available for certain Firmware
File Types (for example, Symbol 4121).
If you selected Symbol WS5100 as the Firmware File Type, and
None you are upgrading from version 3.0 to 3.1, then browse to the path
where the patch file is located.
If you specified a Cisco WLC device as the Firmware File Type,
None
then also enter the boot software version.
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