3 restore via console port, 4 uploading firmware and configuration files, 1 firmware file upload – ZyXEL Communications ZyXEL ExpWave 240B User Manual

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Firmware & Configuration File Maintenance

12.3.3 Restore Via Console Port

Restore configuration via console port by following the HyperTerminal procedure shown next. Procedures using other
serial communications programs should be similar.

Step 1.

Display menu 24.6 and enter “y” at the following screen.

Figure 12-9 System Maintenance — Restore Configuration

Step 2.

The following screen indicates that the Xmodem download has started.

Figure 12-10 System Maintenance — Starting Xmodem Download Screen

Step 3.

Run the HyperTerminal program by clicking Transfer, then Send File as shown in the following screen.

Figure 12-11 Restore Configuration Example

Step 4.

After a successful restoration you will see the following screen. Press any key to restart the ExpWave and

return to the SMT menu.

Figure 12-12 Successful Restoration Confirmation Screen

12.4 Uploading Firmware and Configuration Files

This section shows you how to upload firmware and configuration files. You can upload configuration files by following
the procedure in the previous Restore Configuration section or by following the instructions in Menu 24.7.2 - System
Maintenance - Upload System Configuration File
(for console port).

WARNING!

Do not interupt the file transfer process as this may PERMANENTLY DAMAGE YOUR ExpWave.

12.4.1 Firmware File Upload

FTP is the preferred method for uploading the firmware and configuration. To use this feature, your computer must
have an FTP client.

Save to ROM
Hit any key to start system reboot.

Type the configuration file’s
location, or click Browse to
search for it.

Choose the Xmodem protocol.

Then click Send.

Ready to restore Configuration via Xmodem.
Do you want to continue (y/n):

Starting XMODEM download (CRC mode) ...
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