
MDS 05-4055A01, Rev. A MDS entraNET 900 System Guide 67
• Firmware Filename—Name of file to be received from the
TFTP server.
[Any 40-character alphanumeric string] Verify that this corre-
sponds to the TFTP directory location. May require sub-direc-
tory, for example:
entranet/bkrfto-1_0_0.gpk.
• TFTP Timeout—Time in seconds the TFTP server will wait
for a packet ACK (acknowledgment) from the transceiver
before suspending the file transfer. [10 to 120 seconds; 10]
• Retrieve File—Initiate the file transfer from the TFTP
server. Placed into inactive firmware position in the trans-
ceiver’s non-volatile memory [Y, N]
• Image Verify—Initiate the verification of the integrity of
firmware file held in unit.
• Image Copy—Initiate the copying of the active firmware into
the inactive image.
• Reboot Device—Initiate rebooting the transceiver. This
will interrupt data traffic through this unit, and the network if
performed on an Access Point. Intended to be used to toggle
between firmware images.
NOTE: See “Upgrading the AP’S Firmware” on Page 67 for
details on setting up the TFTP server.
• Current Firmware—Shows the current firmware revision
level.
Upgrading the AP’s Firmware
From time-to-time MDS offers upgrades to the transceiver firmware.
One version of the firmware provides core software resources for all
radio models. Uploading new firmware into the unit will not alter any
privileges provided by Authorization Keys and does not require the
transceiver to be taken off-line until you want to operate the unit from
the new firmware image in the unit.
You must use the entraNET Management System for all firmware activ-
ities, including uploading from a TFTP server.
NOTE: To upgrade the Remote firmware, refer to UPGRADING
REMOTE FIRMWARE, on Page 93.
The uploads can be initiated through any of the three entraNET Manage-
ment System gateways:
• Terminal-Emulator—Use a terminal emulator program on
your PC, such as HyperTerminal, connected directly to the
transceiver’s
COM1 port via a serial cable.
• Telnet—Text-based access to the Management System through
a network connection.
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