Tftp Server Setup; Web Interface Firmware Download - Proxim Tsunami MP-8100 Series Installation And Management Manual

7.1 TFTP Server Setup

A Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP) server lets you transfer files across a network. You can retrieve files from the device for
backup or copying, and you can upgrade the firmware or the configuration file. You can download the SolarWinds TFTP
server software from the product installation CD or from http://support.proxim.com. You can also download the latest
TFTP software from SolarWind's Web site at http://www.solarwinds.net. The following instructions are prepared with an
assumption that you are using the SolarWinds TFTP server software; other TFTP servers may require different configurations.
NOTE: If a TFTP server is not available in the network, you can perform similar file transfer operations using the HTTP
interface.
Ensure the following:
1. The upload or download directory is correctly set (the default directory is C:\TFTP-Root).
2. The required firmware file is present in the directory.
3. The TFTP server is running. The TFTP server must be running only during file upload and download. You can check the
connectivity between the MP-8100 and the TFTP server by pinging the MP-8100 from the computer that hosts the
TFTP server. The ping program should show replies from MP-8100.
4. The TFTP server is configured to both Transmit and Receive files (on the Security tab under File > Configure), with no
automatic shutdown or time-out (on the Auto-Close tab).

7.2 Web Interface Firmware Download

In some cases, it may be necessary to upgrade the embedded software of the unit by downloading the firmware. You can
download the firmware through TFTP or HTTP.
7.2.1 Through TFTP
1. Set up the TFTP server as described in TFTP Server Setup.
2. Access the unit as described in
3. Click Management > File Management > Upgrade Firmware >TFTP tab.
4. Fill in the following details:
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Server IP Address <IP address TFTP server>
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File Name <image file name>
5. Click Update/Update-Reboot to start the file transfer.
The unit downloads the firmware. The TFTP server program should show download activity after a few seconds. When the
download is complete, the unit is ready to start the embedded software upon reboot.
7.2.2 Through HTTP
1. Access the unit as described in
2. Click Management > File Management > Upgrade Firmware > HTTP tab.
3. Fill in the following details:
•
File Name <firmware file name>. Using the browse button, select the firmware form the host to be uploaded.
4. Click Update to start the file transfer.
The unit downloads the firmware. When the download is complete, the unit is ready to start the embedded software upon
reboot.
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