Rockwell Automation 1783-WAPxxx Stratix 5100 Wireless Access Point User Manual - Manual (Page 168)

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Chapter 4 Stratix 5100 Device Manager Parameter Definitions
Software Upgrade TFTP Page
Use the Software Upgrade TFTP page to upgrade the Wireless AP via a TFTP
Server. (You need to supply the TFTP server) This lets the WAP connect to the
user supplied TFTP server to download a new version of software and upgrade it.
You need to enter the TFTP IP address or DNS name and then the path/
filename to the upgrade version of software that you need to install.
Figure 82 - Software Upgrade TFTP Page
Table 67 - TFTP Upgrade Parameter Descriptions
Parameter Description
System Software Filename The software that is installed on the system.
System Software Version The version of Cisco IOS software that is running on the access point.
Bootloader Version The version of bootloader that is installed. The bootloader does not change when
the system image is changed.
TFTP File Server This is the IP address of your TFTP Server. The TFTP is a server that makes files
available.
Upgrade System Software Tar File To install a newer version of Cisco IOS software follow these instructions:
1. Insert the correct path and filename of the new system software tar file.
2. Go to Cisco.com and download the newest system software version to your
local drive.
3. Click Browse and locate the new system software file.
4. Click Upgrade to copy the file to the access point.
Upgrades can take several minutes to complete and cause the access point to
reboot.