Upgrading Access Point Software; About The Access Point Software; Upload Software - Compaq WL110 User Manual

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Upgrading Access Point Software

About the Access Point Software

The Access Point runs on embedded software, that is also referred to as
"firmware" or "Bridge Kernel". This software is already factory installed, so in
normal situations, you do not need to worry about the software of the Access
Point.
In exceptional cases however, you may choose to load new Access Point
software into the FlashROM of your Access Points, for example in situations
where:
You wish to upgrade your Access Point to support new functionalities.
You were advised to do so by Compaq support
You need to perform a forced reload procedure.
The Access Point software is a binary file of the format "wpntxxx.bin", where
xxx identifies the version of the Access Point software.
You can find a copy of this file in the program directory where you installed the
AP Manager program. For the latest version of the Access Point software
versions you are advised to consult the Compaq 11Mbps Wireless LAN website.

Upload Software

When uploading Access Point software (or firmware) no changes are made to
the configuration of the Access Point. However, it is recommended to create a
back-up file using the
backup-file exist of the current configuration setting.
1. Select the target Access Point from the list or enter an IP address for a
specific Access Point.
2. From the
The AP Manager program will prompt you to open an Access Point
software file (*.bin).
3. Move to the directory where you have installed the AP Manager program
file, or the directory where you saved the Access Point software file you
downloaded from the Compaq 11Mbps Wireless LAN website.
4. From the list of displayed files, select the file "wpntxxx.bin", where "xxx"
identifies the version of the Access Point software.
Download Config File
menu, select
Access Point
from the
Access Point
.
Upload Software
Upgrading Access Point Software
menu in case no
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