THOMSON Grass Valley 8900NET Instruction Manual page 48

Using the 8900NET GUI
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The Xitami Console will open as a DOS window. There will be a log
of events, at least one of which will indicate it is accepting connec-
tions (see Figure
Figure 31. Typical FTPD Console Screen
The IP Address line should actually indicate the IP Address of the
PC you are using for the FTP server. This is the IP Address that will
be used to initiate the software update.
The line that verifies that the FTPD is running reads:
ready for FTP connections on port 21
8. With the FTPD running, use the 8900 GUI to initiate software updates.
Use the web-browser to:
• Access the appropriate Software Update page for a given module,
• Enter the required data into the HTML Form on that page, and
• Submit the form.
The 8900 frame uses the data in the form to contact the FTPD on the
server, download the update file, and reprogram the targeted module.
Note Prior to attempting update of software, refer to the target module's manual
and confirm that the Remote/Local Only jumper is in the Remote position.
Note To monitor the progress of the download, use the serial port connection (see
Figure 32) with a computer running a terminal emulation application
31).
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Example. Actual
IP Address will be
the one assigned to
your FTP Server PC.
Ready message verifies
the FTPD is running.