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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
ORiNOCO AP Installation CD-ROM. You can also download the latest TFTP software from Solarwind’s Web site at
.
NOTE
If a TFTP server is not available in the network, you can perform similar file transfer operations using the HTTP interface.
After the TFTP server is installed:
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Check to see that TFTP is configured to point to the directory containing the AP Image.
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Make sure you have the proper TFTP server IP address, the proper AP Image file name, and that the TFTP server is operational.
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Make sure the TFTP server is configured to both Transmit and Receive files, with no automatic shutdown or time-out.
Three types of files can be downloaded to the AP from a TFTP server:
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image (AP software image or kernel)
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config (configuration file)
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bspBl (BSP/Bootloader firmware file)
Download Updates from your TFTP Server using the Web Interface
1. Download the latest software
.
2. Copy the latest software updates to your TFTP server.
3. In the Web Interface, click the Commands button and select the Download tab.
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.
Download Updates from your TFTP Server using the CLI Interface
1. Download the latest software
.
2. Copy the latest software updates to your TFTP server.
3. Open the CLI interface via Telnet or a serial connection.
4. Enter the CLI password when prompted.
5. Enter the command: download <tftpaddr> <filename> img
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Result: The download will begin. Be patient while the image is downloaded to the Access Point.
6. When the download is complete, type reboot 0 and press Enter.
NOTE
See
Using the Command Line Interface (CLI)
for more information.