Forced Reload Procedure; Download A New Image Using Scantool - Proxim ORINOCO AP-600B User Manual

Forced Reload Procedure

Use this procedure to erase the current AP Image and download a new AP Image. In some cases, specifically when a
missing or corrupted AP Image prevents successful booting, you may need to use ScanTool or the Bootloader CLI to
download a new executable AP Image.
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This does not delete the AP-600's configuration (in other words, the Forced Reload Procedure does not reset
to device to factory defaults). If you need to force the AP-600 to the factory default state after loading a new
AP image, use the
For this procedure, you will first erase the AP Image currently installed on the unit and then use either ScanTool or the
Bootloader CLI (over the serial port) to set the IP address and download a new AP Image. Follow these steps:
1. While the unit is running, press the RESET button.
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See RELOAD and RESET Buttons
press a button.
Result: The AP-600 reboots and the indicators begin to flash.
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By completing Step 2, the firmware in the AP-600 will be erased. You will need an Ethernet connection, a
TFTP server, and a serial cable (if using the Bootloader CLI) to reload firmware.
2. Press and hold the RELOAD button for about 20 seconds until the POWER LED turns amber.
Result: The AP-600 deletes the current AP Image.
3. Follow one of the procedures below to load a new AP Image to the Access Point:
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Download a New Image Using ScanTool

– Download a New Image Using the Bootloader CLI
Download a New Image Using ScanTool
To download the AP Image, you will need an Ethernet connection to the computer on which the TFTP server resides
and to a computer that is running ScanTool (this is either two separate computers connected to the same network or a
single computer running both programs).
ScanTool detects if an Access Point does not have a valid software image installed. In this case, the TFTP Server and
Image File Name parameters are enabled in the ScanTool's Change screen so you can download a new image to the
unit. (These fields are grayed out if ScanTool does not detect a software image problem.)
Preparing to Download the AP Image
Before starting, you need to know the Access Point's IP address, subnet mask, the TFTP Server IP Address, and the
AP Image file name. Make sure the TFTP server is running and configured to point to the folder containing the image
to be downloaded.
Download Procedure
Follow these steps to use ScanTool to download a software image to an Access Point with a missing image:
1. Download the latest software from http://www.proxim.com/support/.
2. Copy the latest software updates to your TFTP server.
3. Launch ScanTool.
4. Highlight the entry for the AP-600 you want to update and click Change.
5. Set IP Address Type to Static.
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You need to assign static IP information temporarily to the Access Point since its DHCP client functionality is
not available when no image is installed on the device.
6. Enter an unused IP address that is valid on your network in the IP Address field. You may need to contact your
network administrator to get this address.
7. Enter the network's Subnet Mask in the field provided.
Reset to Factory Default Procedure
to identify the buttons. You need to use a pin or the end of a paperclip to
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