User Manual

62 MDS entraNET 900 System Guide (Preliminary) MDS 05-4055A01, Rev. A
1. Launch a TFTP server on a PC connected either directly or via a
LAN to the Ethernet port (
LAN) of the transceiver. Point the server
towards the directory containing the firmware image file.
2. Connect to the entraNET Management System by whichever means
is convenient: Browser or Telnet via the
LAN, or Terminal emulator
via the
COM1 port.
3. Go to the entraNET MS Reprogramming Menu.
(Main Menu>Maintenance Menu>Reprogramming Menu)
4. Fill in the information for the:
• TFTP Host Address—IP Address of server (host com-
puter) running TFTP server.
• Retrieve File—Name of file (filename.ipk) to be pulled
from the TFTP server holding the firmware file.
5. Pull the firmware file through the TFTP server into the entraNET
unit.
(Main Menu>Maintenance Menu>Reprogramming Menu>Retrieve File)
Status messages on the transfer are posted on the entraNET Man-
agement System screen.
NOTE: The uploaded firmware image file replaces the
“Inactive Image” file will be automatically verified.
6. Reboot the transceiver.
Main Menu>Maintenance Menu>Reprogramming Menu>Reboot Device
7. Test the transceiver for normal operation.
End of Procedure