Introduction, Serial port update, 3com instant update process – 3Com ADSL Modem Ethernet User Manual
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Introduction
The 3Com HomeConnect ADSL Modem Ethernet operational software is stored in
the unit’s FLASH memory. There are two ways to update the operational software:
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You can load new software through the serial console port.
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You can load new software using the unit’s built-in FTP or TFTP client software.
Serial Port Update
For serial port updating, there are three methods of obtaining the latest versions
of the 3Com HomeConnect ADSL Modem Ethernet Operational Software. Choose
the method that best suits you.
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3Com Instant Update Process - This is the preferred method of obtaining the
operational software and documentation. Use the 3Com Instant Update to
check for the latest available version of the software, then download the
software.
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3Com FTP Site - Access the 3Com FTP Site to obtain software and
documentation
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3Com HomeConnect ADSL Modem Ethernet CD - Install from the CD if you
have the latest version of the software on CD.
If you have erased the operational software from your 3Com HomeConnect ADSL
Modem Ethernet, you will need to reinstall the software from your CD.
3Com Instant Update
Process
If you have not yet installed Instant Update and configured it, you will need to do
so. The 3Com Instant Update is included on the 3Com HomeConnect ADSL
Modem Ethernet CD.
Open the Scheduling tab on the Instant Update Screen. Click Update Now.
Instant Update will prompt you to continue, and after you agree to this, it will
copy the new 3Com HomeConnect ADSL Modem Ethernet software to your hard
drive (to the default path of c:\Program Files\3Com\3Com HomeConnect
ADSL Modem Ethernet\Update).
You are now ready to install the 3Com HomeConnect ADSL Modem Ethernet
operational software to the unit. Continue to the Install Software via DOS
section.
3Com FTP Site
It is possible to obtain the latest 3Com HomeConnect ADSL Modem Ethernet
operational software from the 3Com FTP site, without installing or running the
3Com Instant Update.
Launch your browser and enter in the location of the 3Com FTP site
ftp.3com.com in your browser’s address or location field. You will then need to