User`s guide

96 MDS iNET 900 Series User’s Guide MDS 05-2806A01, Rev. E.1
5. Pull the firmware file through the TFTP server into the transceiver.
(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 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
Error Messages During File Transfers
It is possible to encounter errors during a file transfer. In most cases
errors can be quickly corrected by referring to Table 3-6.
Table 3-6. 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.
Flash Error Flash memory error. Contact factory for
assistance.
Bad CRC Cyclic Redundancy Check reporting a
corrupted file. Attempt to re-load, or use a
different file.
Version String Mismatch Invalid file detected. Attempt to re-load, or use
a different file.
Sending LCP Requests The PPP server is querying for any clients that
may need to connect.
Port not Enabled The serial port is disabled.