Intermec 6710 - Manual (Page 37)

SECTION 2
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Features and Functional Overview
6710 Access Point User’s Guide 2-13
HTTP
The access point supports configuration using HTTP from a
workstation equipped with a Web browser. Internet
Explorer or Netscape Navigator is recommended. See
Section 4, “Configuration,” for more information about
access through a Web browser.
Electronic Software Distribution
The access point supports electronic software distribution,
which allows software upgrades after installation. The
access point provides a dual bank file system with one
active bank and one inactive bank. It operates from the
active bank, allowing software upgrades to be stored in the
inactive bank. This enables upgrades to be loaded while
the access point is operating.
The upgrade can be started immediately after downloading
by swapping the active and inactive banks and rebooting.
The access point can also be programmed to load the new
software at a later time, such as after all access points have
been upgraded or during a time of little system activity.
TFTP Client and Server
Software downloads are accomplished using the Trivial File
Transfer Protocol (TFTP), another member of the IP suite.
Each access point contains a TFTP client and server. The
TFTP client allows the access point to obtain software
updates from a TFTP server. The server can be an access
point configured with the TFTP server enabled, or another
network workstation with TFTP server capability.
Scripting
The access point supports a scripting capability that
automates most of the software download process. Scripts
can be uploaded to the access point through Telnet or
SNMP.