Forced Reload Procedure; Download A New Image Using Scantool - Avaya AP-3 User Manual

Forced Reload Procedure

Use this procedure to erase the current AP Image and download a new AP Image. In some
cases, specifically when a missing or corrupted AP Image prevents successful booting, you
may need to use ScanTool or the Bootloader CLI to download a new executable AP Image.
Note:
This does not delete the AP's configuration (in other words, the Forced Reload
Note:
Procedure does not reset to device to factory defaults). If you need to force the
AP to the factory default state after loading a new AP image, use the
Factory Default
For this procedure, you will first erase the AP Image currently installed on the unit and then use
either ScanTool or the Bootloader CLI (over the serial port) to set the IP address and download
a new AP Image. Follow these steps:
1. While the unit is running, press the RESET button.
Note:
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paperclip to press a button.
Result: The AP reboots and the indicators begin to flash.
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CAUTION:
By completing Step 2, the firmware in the AP will be erased. You will need an
CAUTION:
Ethernet connection, a TFTP server, and a serial cable (if using the Bootloader
CLI) to reload firmware.
2. Press and hold the RELOAD button for about 20 seconds until the POWER LED turns
amber.
Result: The AP deletes the current AP Image.
3. Follow one of the procedures below to load a new AP Image to the Access Point:

Download a New Image Using ScanTool

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Download a New Image Using the Bootloader CLI
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Download a New Image Using ScanTool
To download the AP Image, you will need an Ethernet connection to the computer on which the
TFTP server resides and to a computer that is running ScanTool (this is either two separate
computers connected to the same network or a single computer running both programs).
ScanTool detects if an Access Point does not have a valid software image installed. In this case,
the TFTP Server and Image File Name parameters are enabled in the ScanTool's Change
screen so you can download a new image to the unit. (These fields are grayed out if ScanTool
does not detect a software image problem.)
Procedure.
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