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Installation and Initialization
Installing the Software
NOTE: If a TFTP server is not available in the network, you can perform similar file transfer operations using the HTTP
interface.
TFTP Server Setup
To download or upload a file, you must connect to the computer with the TFTP server through the unit's Ethernet port.
This can be any computer in the network or a computer connected to the unit with a cross-over Ethernet cable.
Ensure that:
1. The upload or download directory is correctly set (the default directory is C:\TFTP-Root).
2. The required image file is present in the directory.
3. The TFTP server is running. The TFTP server must be running only during file upload or download. You can check the
connectivity between the unit and TFTP server by pinging the unit from the computer that hosts the TFTP server. The
ping program should show replies from the unit.
4. The TFTP server is configured to both Transmit and Receive files, with no automatic shutdown or time-out.
Install Updates from your TFTP Server using the CLI
1. Download the latest software. See
2. Copy the latest software updates to your TFTP server.
3. Open the CLI interface via Telnet or a serial connection.
4. Enter the CLI password when prompted.
Enter the command: (config-mgmt-tftp)#operation-type download
The download begins, and the image is downloaded to the Access Point.
5. When the download is complete, click REBOOT button.
Installing the Software for instructions.
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