Software And Firmware Management; File Transfer; Software And Firmware Upgrades - Avaya G450 Manual

Basic device configuration

Software and firmware management

You can manage G450 software and firmware, either:
Remotely, using an FTP, TFTP, or SCP server
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Or
Locally, using a USB mass storage device connected to the G450 USB port
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File transfer

The Avaya G450 Media Gateway can be a client for the FTP and TFTP protocols. Use either a
USB device or the FTP or TFTP protocols to transfer files between the Avaya G450 Media
Gateway and other devices. You can use file transfer to:
Install software and firmware upgrades on the G450
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Install firmware upgrades on media modules
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Back up and restore configuration settings
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To use FTP/TFTP file transfer, you need to have an FTP server or TFTP server on your
network.
Note:
If you use an FTP server, the G450 prompts you for a username and password
Note:
when you enter a command to transfer a file. Also, when opening an FTP
connection to the S8300, all anonymous FTP file transfers are restricted to the
/pub directory. Permission for anonymous FTP users to create files in other
directories is denied.

Software and firmware upgrades

You can upgrade software on the Avaya G450 Media Gateway. Software used to control the
Avaya G450 Media Gateway itself and media modules installed on the G450 is called firmware.
Use a USB device or the FTP or TFTP protocol to download a new version of software or
firmware. You can upgrade the following types of software and firmware:
Firmware for the Avaya G450 Media Gateway
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Java applet for Avaya G450 Manager
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Firmware for media modules
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98 Administration for the Avaya G450 Media Gateway