Upgrading The Firmware - Proxim ORiNOCO AP-8000 User Manual

Access Point Features

Upgrading the Firmware

Using File Management, you can manage your files through HTTP and TFTP.
The HTTP Interface (Web browser Interface) provides easy access to configuration settings and network statistics from
any computer on the network. You can access the HTTP Interface over your LAN (switch, hub etc) over the Internet, or
with a "cross-over" Ethernet cable connected directly to your computer.
Using the TFTP server you can transfer files across a network. You can upload files from the AP for backup or copying,
you can download the files for configuration and AP image upgrades.
File Management
Using File Management, you can upgrade your device firmware:
• Update Device: Downloading files (Config, image) to the AP
• Retrieve From Device: Uploading files (Config, Event Log) from the AP
TFTP File Transfer Guidelines
A TFTP server must be running and configured to point to the directory containing the file. If you do not have a TFTP
server on your system, install the TFTP server from the installation CD.
HTTP File Transfer Guidelines
HTTP file transfer can be performed either with or without SSL enabled. HTTP file transfers with SSL require enabling
Secure Management and Secure Socket Layer. HTTP transfers that use SSL may take additional time.
Image Error Checking during File Transfer
The Access Point performs checks to verify that an image downloaded through HTTP or TFTP is valid. The following
checks are performed on the downloaded image:
• Zero image size
• Large image size
• AP image
• Digital signature verification
If any of the above checks fails on the download image, the Access Point deletes the download image and retains the old
image. Otherwise, if all checks pass successfully, the AP detects the old image and retains the download image.
These checks are to ensure that the AP does not enter an invalid image state. The storage of the two images is only
temporary to ensure the proper verification; the two images will not be stored in the AP permanently.
Update Device Using HTTP - Features
• File Type: This parameter represents the type of file being downloaded to the device.
• File Name: This parameter represents the filename to be downloaded.
Update Device Using TFTP - Features
• Server IP Address: This parameter represents the IP address for the TFTP server.
• File Name: This parameter represents the filename to upload or download to the TFTP server.
• File Type: This parameter represents the type of file being downloaded to the device.
• Operation: This parameter represents the type of operation that has to be completed. The option that are provided
are: None, Update, and Update and Reboot.
Retrieve From Device Using HTTP - Features
• File Type: This parameter represents the type of file being uploaded from the device.
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