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15-10 Administration Guide
Transferring Configuration and Firmware Files with XMODEM
You can transfer configuration and firmware files with XMODEM through the Netopia 4752’s console por t. Be
sure your terminal emulation program suppor ts XMODEM file transfers.
To go to the X-Modem File Transfer screen, select it in the Utilities & Diagnostics menu.
Note: The X-Modem File Transfer screen is only available if you are connected via the Console por t.
It is good practice when updating programmable devices to disable any other programs or network activity on
the device or the attached computer. This includes WAN traffic such as a DSL connection or screen savers or
other automatic programs running on the attached computer. Such activity can slow down or interrupt the file
transfer requiring you to rerun the upgrade.
Updating firmware
Firmware updates may be available periodically from Netopia or from a site maintained by your organization’s
network administration.
Follow these steps to update the Netopia 4752’s firmware:
1.
Make sure you have the firmware file on disk and know the path to its location.
2.
Select Send Firmware to Netopia and press Return. The following dialog box appears:
X-Modem File Transfer
Send Firmware to Netopia...
Send Config to Netopia...
Receive Config from Netopia...