B.1. bootloader menu, 327 b.2. re-flashing prompt – RuggedCom RuggedRouter RX1100 User Manual
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Appendix B. Re-Flashing Router Software
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| Debian GNU/Linux, kernel 2.6.26-1-gx1 |
| Debian GNU/Linux, kernel 2.6.26-1-gx1 (BIST mode) |
| Debian GNU/Linux, kernel 2.6.26-1-gx1 (recovery mode) |
| Software Re-Flash Utility |
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Figure B.1. Bootloader Menu
Select "Software Re-Flash Utility" and press enter.
5.
The router will prompt for the following information:
• which Ethernet interface to use (1/2/3/4)
• whether to use DHCP or:
• the static IP address, netmask, gateway
• a URL specifying the location of the image file (using a numeric IP address, not a DNS
name, e.g. http://192.168.1.1/imagerr1.14.1.tar )
• a URL specifying the location of a configuration archive file, if applicable.
6.
The router will then prompt you to begin the re-flashing process:
Do you want to [S]tart re-flashing, change setting [1/2/3/4] or [E]xit?
Figure B.2. Re-flashing prompt
At this point, you may revise the settings entered previously, start rewriting the flash memory,
or abort the process.
7.
On selecting S to start re-flashing, the router will repartition the Flash memory and install the
specified image file, followed by the configuration archive, if specified. Once complete, the
same prompt above will be displayed. Type E to exit and reboot the router.
8.
Once the router has rebooted into the newly re-flashed ROX software image, it may be
configured in the usual manner, via Webmin or by logging in to a local (i.e. serial) or remote
(i.e. SSH) console as the "rrsetup" user.
Note
The router must not lose power or be interrupted during the re-flashing process. The
process involves a complete rewrite of the operating software image. Interruption will require that
the router be returned to the factory to have the software restored. RuggedCom recommends
minimizing the risk by using a standalone PC as the web server and by powering both the web
server and the router using an uninterruptible power supply (UPS).