Ota With 3G/Gprs/Wifi Modules Via Ftp - Libelium Waspmote Technical Manual

Over the Air Programming (OTA)
OTA-Shell:
The OTA-Shell application can be used in Windows, Linux and MacOS. It allows to control in a quick and powerful way all the
options available in OTA. If you are using Meshlium as the Gateway of the network, the OTA-Shell environment comes already
preinstalled and ready to use. This is the recommended way when deploying a real scenario.

21.3.2. OTA with 3G/GPRS/WiFi modules via FTP

The reprogramming process in this type of OTA is initiated by Waspmote and it is supported by an FTP server.
Steps:
• Waspmote queries the FTP server for a new program version
• Check if program name, path and version are correct
• Download the new program
• Reboot and start with the new program
Topologies:
• Protocols which support FTP transmissions are directly connected to the Network Access Point
Protocols supported:
• WiFi - 2.4GHz (Worldwide)
Storage System:
Once the program is downloaded to Waspmote it is stored into the 2GB SD card
Meshlium OTA-FTP plug-in
Meshlium provides an FTP server and Manager System plug-in which permits to configure the server automatically by attaching
the program binary file to be used.
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