Proxim ORiNOCO AP-2500 - Manual (Page 40)

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Installation & Basic Configuration
Reboot the AP
Most of the AP’s configuration settings take effect immediately; they do not require a reboot. However, some
parameters do a require a reboot before they take effect. Therefore, reboot the AP after configuring the basic settings
to ensure that all of your changes take effect.
1. Click Commands > Reboot.
2. Click OK to reboot the unit immediately.
NOTE
Wait for the unit’s Power LED to turn green before attempting to browse any other page. Also, if you changed
the unit’s IP address, you will need to enter the new address in your browser.
Download the Latest Software
Proxim periodically releases updated software for the AP on its Web site at http://www.proxim.com/ . Proxim
recommends that you check the Web site for the Web site for the latest updates after you have installed and initialized
the unit.
Four types of files can be downloaded to the AP from a TFTP server:
— Img (AP software image)
— Config (configuration file)
— bspBl (BSP/Bootloader firmware file)
— Generic (everything else; primarily this refers to files related to the Public Access features)
Setup your TFTP Server
A Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP) server allows you to transfer files across a network. You can upload files from
the AP for backup or copying, and you can download the files for configuration and AP Image upgrades. The
Solarwinds TFTP server software is located on the installation CD-ROM. You can also download the latest TFTP
software from Solarwind’s Web site at
http://www.solarwinds.net/ .
If a TFTP server is not configured and running, you will not be able to download and upload images and configuration
files to/from the AP. Remember that the TFTP server does not have to be local as long as you have a valid TFTP
server IP address. Also, note that a TFTP server does not have to be running for the AP to perform tasks that do not
involve file transfers.
After the TFTP server is installed:
•
Check to see that the TFTP program is configured to point to the directory containing the AP Image.
• Make sure you have the proper TFTP server IP address, the proper AP Image file name, and that the TFTP server
is operational.
• Make sure the TFTP server is configured to both Transmit and Receive files, with no automatic shutdown
or time-out.
Download Updates from your TFTP Server using the Web Interface
1. Download the latest software at http://www.proxim.com/ .
2. Copy the latest software updates to your TFTP server.
3. In the Web Interface, click Commands > Download.
4. Enter the IP address of your TFTP server in the field provided.
5. Enter the File Name (including the file extension). Enter the full directory path and file name. If the file is located in
the default TFTP directory, you need enter only the file name.
6. Select the File Type from the drop-down menu (use Img for software updates).
7. Select Download & Reboot from the File Operation drop-down menu.
8. Click OK.
9. The Access Point will reboot automatically when the download is complete.