Reference Manual

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3.12.1 Installing Firmware via TFTP
Firmware images are available free-of-charge at:
www.GEmds.com/Resources/TechnicalSupport/.
NOTE: You may not install AP firmware in Remote radios, or
vice-versa. This was only possible for early (pre-version 2.1.0)
firmware.
To install firmware by TFTP, you need:
• A PC with a TFTP server running
• The IP address of the PC running the TFTP server
• A valid firmware file
The IP address of the radio can be found under the Management
System’s Starting Information Screen. (
See “Starting Information Screen”
on Page 42
.)
A TFTP server is available on the GE MDS Web site at:
www.GEmds.com/Resources/TechnicalSupport/.
TIP: If you do not know your computer’s address on a Windows PC, you
can use the
RUN function from the Start menu and enter winipcfg or
ipconfig to determine your local PC’s IP address.
There are several alternatives to connecting the transceiver for firmware
upgrades.
Figure 3-108 and Figure 3-109 show two variations. It is
essential that all equipment be on the same subnet.
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Figure 3-108. Firmware Upgrade SetupOption 1
(TFTP Server and Firmware File on Same CPU)
LAN
PORT
LOCAL WINDOWS PC
WITH CONFIG. FILES
IP ADDRESS: 172.0.0.A
IP ADDRESS: 172.0.0.B
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