Upgrading The Roamabout Access Point; Firmware And Rom; Using The Ap Manager; Using The Access Point Console Port - Cabletron Systems RoamAbout Access Point Manual

Upgrading the RoamAbout Access Point

Firmware and ROM

The Access Point firmware, also called embedded software, can be easily upgraded.
Regularly check the RoamAbout web site for the latest information concerning
RoamAbout updates. To upgrade the Access Point, copy the image file (*.BIN) from the
web site to the same directory as the AP Manager or BootP/TFTP server. The Access Point
2000 (hardware release V2) requires an N*.BIN file. The previous release of the Access
Point hardware (V1) requires a V*.BIN file. The Access Point ROM upgrade (hardware
release V2) requires a R*.Bin file.
To view the Access Point hardware version click the Hardware button on the AP Manager
main window.
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CAUTION
The AP Manager includes a BootP/TFTP loader, called NetRider Loader, that upgrades the
Access Point. If not using the AP Manager, you need to configure a BootP/TFTP server.
Make sure that you do not have multiple BootP/TFTP servers configured to load the Access
Point; you might load an incorrect image.You can only upgrade one Access Point at a time.
When you start the upgrade, the Access Point immediately stops its operation.

Using the AP Manager

To upgrade the Access Point using the AP Manager, click the Reload Now button and
follow the on-line instructions. The NetRider Loader utility loads the new firmware. The
upgrade takes a few minutes, during which the Access Point is unavailable. You can
determine when the upgrade is complete by looking at the Access Point LEDs or by trying
to view parameters using the AP Manager.

Using the Access Point Console Port

To upgrade the Access Point using the console port:
1. Make sure that you have properly configured a BootP/TFTP server.
2. Choose Module-Specific Options from the Access Point Installation Menu.
3. Choose Upgrade Flash from the next menu. You are asked to confirm the upgrade.
Upgrading the RoamAbout Access Point Firmware and ROM
If the power is interrupted during the ROM upgrade process,
the image in your device will become corrupt. Do not turn
off or perform any action that can cause power loss during a
ROM upgrade.
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