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Enter the following parameters: 
- Protocol: select tftp, 
- Filename: path and name of the firmware file, 
back-slashes for this character string must be doubled. For example: 
C:\\AXEL\\FIRM. 
- AX3000 IP: this is an IP address only used during the downloading 
operation. It can differ from the current IP address, 
- tftp Host IP: name or IP address of the tftp host, 
- tftp Router IP (optional): name or IP address of a router via which the 
tftp host can be reached. 
When the [OK] button is selected, the download operation begins. 
For more information about the download process see Chapter A.9.4. 
A.9.3 - Downloading by BOOTP and TFTP Protocols
This procedure is divided into 2 steps: 
- bootp: obtaining firmware file information, 
- tftp: downloading firmware file. 
The bootp protocol is used get the location (IP address of the tftp host and 
filename) of the firmware file. This information is obtained by means of a 
broadcast. 
Information concerning this firmware file must have been configured within the 
bootp host. 
Prerequisites for bootp: 
- The bootpd process must be run on the bootp host. 
- The bootpd configuration file (/etc/bootptab) must list an entry for every 
AX3000 which can download firmware. 
- The bootp host must be directly accessed by the AX3000 (not via a 
router). Otherwise, a bootp relay host must be set up. 










