User's Manual

118 Mercury Reference Manual 05-4446A01, Rev. C
1. Launch a TFTP server on a PC connected either directly or via a
LAN to the Ethernet port (
LAN) of the radio. Point the server
towards the directory containing the firmware image file.
2. Connect to the Management System by whichever means is conve-
nient: browser or Telnet via the
LAN, or Terminal emulator via the
COM1 port.
3. Go to the MS Reprogramming Menu.
(Main Menu>>Maintenance Menu>>Reprogramming Menu)
4. Fill in the information for the:
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TFTP Host AddressIP Address of server (host computer) run-
ning TFTP server.
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Firmware FilenameName of file ( filename.mpk) to be down-
loaded from the TFTP server holding the firmware file.
5. Download the firmware file from the TFTP server into the trans-
ceiver.
(Main Menu>>Maintenance Menu>>Reprogramming Menu>>Retrieve File)
Status messages on the transfer are posted on the Management Sys-
tem screen.
NOTE: The new firmware image file that replaces the Inactive
Image file is automatically verified.
6. Reboot the transceiver.
Main Menu>>Maintenance Menu>>Reprogramming Menu>>Reboot Device
7. Test the transceiver for normal operation.
End of Procedure
Error Messages During File Transfers
It is possible to encounter errors during a file transfer. In most cases, you
can correct errors by performing the corrective actions described in
Table 3-9.
Table 3-9. Common Errors During TFTP Transfer
Error Message Likely Cause/Corrective Action
Invalid File Type Indicates that the file is not a valid firmware
file. Locate proper file and re-load.
File not found Invalid or non-existent filename on TFTP
server.
Invalid file path Invalid or non-existent file path to TFTP server.
Timeout TFTP transfer time expired. Increase the
timeout value.