5 Access Server Configuration and Management Manual

Managing the AWAN Access Server

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Updating the AWAN Access Server Firmware

The AWAN access server firmware contains two types of software: the runtime code and

the boot code. You can download the most recent versions of the runtime and boot code

from the Access Beyond Web site, which is located at http://software.abeyond.com.

When the Product Development FTP server page is displayed, enter the PIN number

ccvhbg and then click the Continue button. The Welcome page lists the currently

available code releases.

Checking the Boot Code Version

To determine the version of the boot code used by your AWAN access server, perform

the following steps:

1. Connect a terminal or personal computer (PC) with a 6530 emulator program to the

console port on the AWAN access server. (The console port is located on the back of

models 3883-8, 3883-16, 3883-8R, and 3883-16R and under the front bezel on

models 3884, 3884R, 3885, and 3885R.)

2. Set the terminal to 9600 baud and 8N1 (8 bits, no parity, 1 stop bit).

3. Power cycle the AWAN access server.

The first message displayed on your terminal or PC screen is the boot code version.

Checking the Runtime Code Version

You can determine the runtime code version on your AWAN access server using an

asynchronous terminal connection, a Telnet connection, or the RAS Management Tool.

Note. You can also download the RAS Management Tool and software utilities software from

the Access Beyond Web site. Updating this software is described in Updating the AWAN

Access Server Software on page 14-36.

Note. Some older boot code versions do not generate the modem signals that are required by

some VT-series terminals, requiring you to adjust the terminal configuration or connecting

cables.

Note. Earlier releases do not display the bootcode version automatically. You must press the

Escape key (or Control [ on some keyboards) to display the bootcode version after the

following message is displayed on your terminal or PC screen:

Press ESC for Bootblock Diags within 5 seconds