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Chapter 4
Managing and Monitoring the RS4000
This chapter describes tasks to maintain optimal operating conditions and monitor the performance of
the RS4000.
Managing the RS4000
An important part of maintaining optimal performance for the RS4000 is performing image upgrades
as they become available from Meru. This section describes the steps to obtain an upgrade image from
the Meru FTP site and then apply the image to upgrade the RS4000.
Another helpful procedure is to keep a copy of the working configuration at another site for
safekeeping. The procedure to upload the configuration file to a remote server is also described.
Saving the Configuration to a Remote Server
Best practice recommendations include saving a copy of the configuration to a remote server to
safeguard against accidental removal or destruction of a valid working configuration. To send a
configuration to a remote server (for example 10.0.220.58), use the following command:
# upldconf tftp_ip 10.0.220.58
Upload of nms.conf complete
Upgrading the System Software
Upgrading the system software is recommended when new images are released from Meru that
include additional features or fixes. The images are usually located on the Meru Networks FTP site.
The steps to perform an upgrade to the RS4000 software follow:
1. Be sure to save your running configuration (if you want to keep any changes you made to this
point):
Note:
Configuration files that are saved off-box should not be edited with a text editor. The only
changes to the configuration file should result from changes made on the RS4000, using
the CLI commands.