Symbol Technologies AP-5131 - Manual (Page 118)

AP-5131 Access Point Product Reference Guide 4-42
For detailed update scenarios involving both a Windows DHCP and a Linux BootP server
configuration, see
Configuring Automatic Updates using a DHCP or Linux BootP Server Configuration
on page B-1 .
If a firmware update is required, use the Firmware Update screen to specify a filename and define
a file location for updating the firmware.
To conduct a firmware update on the AP-5131:
1. Export the AP-5131 current configuration settings before updating the firmware to have the
most recent settings available after the firmware is updated.
Refer to Importing/Exporting Configurations on page 4-37 for instructions on exporting the
AP-5131’s current configuration to have it available after the firmware is updated.
2. Select System Configuration - > Firmware Update from the AP-5131 menu tree.
CAUTION Loaded and signed CA certificates will be lost when changing the
AP-5131’s firmware version using either the GUI or CLI. After a
certificate has been successfully loaded, export it to a secure location
to ensure its availability after a firmware update.
NOTE The firmware file must be available from an FTP or TFTP site to perform
the update.
CAUTION Make sure a copy of the AP-5131’s configuration is exported before
updating the firmware.
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