Upgrade The Software - Proxim ORiNOCO AP-8000 User Manual

Installation and Initialization

Upgrade the Software

Proxim periodically releases updated software for the AP on its Web site. Check the Web site for the latest updates after
you have installed and initialized the unit.
1. In your web browser, go to http://support.proxim.com.
2. If prompted, create an account to gain access.
NOTE: The Knowledge base is available to all the Web site visitors. First -time users will be asked to create an account
to gain access.
3. Click Search Knowledgebase.
4. In the Search Knowledgebase field, enter 2813 for AP-8000.
5. Click Search.
6. Click on the appropriate link to access the download page.
Use the File Management option in the HTTP Web Interface to upload or download the latest AP software files (images,
config etc) from host device to the device, or device to host device. To access File Management, navigate to File
Management > Update Device in the AP-8000 home page.
Update Device Using HTTP
To update device using HTTP, navigate to File Management > Update Device > HTTP in the AP-8000 home page.
The HTTP Update screen appears. Perform the following steps to download the specific file to the device.
1. Select the File Type that needs to be updated from the File Type drop-down box. Choices include:
– Image for the AP Image (executable program).
– Config for configuration, such as System Name, Contact Name and so on.
2. Use the Browse button or manually type in the name of the file to be downloaded (including the file extension in the
File Name box. If you are typing the file name, you must include the full path and the file extension in the File Name
box.
3. To initiate the HTTP Update operation, click Update button. If the operation is completed successfully, the device
displays a success message else the failure message.
NOTE: An HTTP file transfer using SSL may take extra time.
Update Device Using TFTP
To update device using TFTP, navigate to File Management > Update Device > TFTP in the AP-8000 home page. The
TFTP Update screen appears.
A TFTP server must be running and configured to point to the directory containing the file.
Figure 2-9 Update Device using HTTP
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