Upgrading The Ethernet Adapter Firmware; Reset Unit And Keep Current Configuration Settings - Enterasys RoamAbout Installation And User Manual

Using the Ethernet Adapter Manager

Upgrading the Ethernet Adapter Firmware

To update the firmware on your Ethernet Adapter, perform the following steps:
1) Download the latest version of firmware from the RoamAbout Wireless web
2) When the download is complete, go to the Ethernet Manager Configuration
3) Click on the File menu and select Update Firmware.
4) Browse to the directory which contains the location of the firmware file.
5) Double-click on the file.

Reset Unit and Keep Current Configuration Settings

This feature allows you to clear the data buffers and error log, and keep your current
configuration settings.
NOTE
1) Go to the Ethernet Manager Configuration window
2) Click on the File menu and select Reset Unit.
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site, www.enterasys.com/wireless, to the computer that is currently running
the Ethernet Adapter Manager. The firmware file will have the extension
".rmu".
window (Figure 4-2).
The Log Viewer displays a progress status. At the end of the process, the
Ethernet Adapter resets. The Log Viewer displays a message that your
Ethernet Adapter was properly updated. The status light on the Ethernet
Adapter flashes. The new image is installed, and the Ethernet Adapter ready
for use, in approximately 15 to 20 seconds.
NOTE: Communication is interrupted during reset and is restored when the
reset in complete.
(Figure 4-2)