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Reloading Software

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Reloading Software Updating Software To log into the FTP server, enter a username of anonymous and enter your full email address as the password. The following text will be displayed: Figure C-1: Sample FTP Login 230-Welcome to the Lantronix FTP Server. 230230-IMPORTANT: Please get the README file before proceeding. 230-IMPORTANT: Set BINARY mode before transferring executables. 220230-Direct questions to [email protected] or 800-422-7044 (US) or 949-453-3990 230230 Guest login ok, access restrictions apply. Remote system type is [your type will be displayed here]. ftp> C.2 Reloading Software The Server stores software in Flash ROM to control initialization, operation, and command processing. The contents of Flash ROM can be updated by downloading a new version of the operational software via NetWare, TCP/IP, or MOP. Regardless of which protocol is used to update Flash ROM, the following points are important: x The Flash ROM software file name, MPS.SYS, should not be changed. x The download file should be world-readable on the host. x There is a sixteen character length limit for the path name. x There is a twelve character length limit for the filename. x Define commands must be used because Set configurations are cleared when the Server boots. Use the List Server Boot command to check settings before rebooting. Note: It is very important to check Server settings before using the Initialize Reload command to ensure that you are reloading the correct software file. C.2.1 Reloading Sequence If DHCP, BOOTP, or RARP is enabled on the Server, the Server will request assistance from a DHCP, BOOTP, or RARP server before starting the download attempts. The Server will then try TFTP, NetWare, and MOP booting (in that order) provided that it has enough information to try each download method. Downloading and rewriting the Flash ROM will take approximately two minutes from the time the Initialize command is issued. If the download file cannot be found or accessed, the Server can be rebooted with the code still in Flash ROM. The OK/ACT LED will blink quickly while the Server is booting (and reloading code) and then slowly when it returns to normal operation. Note: If you experience problems reloading Flash ROM, refer to Troubleshooting Flash ROM Updates on page C-8. C-6

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Reloading Software
Updating Software
C-
6
To log into the FTP server, enter a username of
anonymous
and enter your full email address as the
password. The following text will be displayed:
Figure C-1:
Sample FTP Login
C.2
Reloading Software
The Server stores software in Flash ROM to control initialization, operation, and command processing. The
contents of Flash ROM can be updated by downloading a new version of the operational software via
NetWare, TCP/IP, or MOP. Regardless of which protocol is used to update Flash ROM, the following points
are important:
The Flash ROM software file name,
MPS.SYS
, should not be changed.
The download file should be world-readable on the host.
There is a sixteen character length limit for the path name.
There is a twelve character length limit for the filename.
Define commands must be used because Set configurations are cleared when the Server boots. Use
the
List Server Boot
command to check settings before rebooting.
Note:
It is very important to check Server settings before using the Initialize Reload
command to ensure that you are reloading the correct software file.
C.2.1
Reloading Sequence
If DHCP, BOOTP, or RARP is enabled on the Server, the Server will request assistance from a DHCP,
BOOTP, or RARP server before starting the download attempts. The Server will then try TFTP, NetWare,
and MOP booting (in that order) provided that it has enough information to try each download method.
Downloading and rewriting the Flash ROM will take approximately two minutes from the time the
Initialize
command is issued. If the download file cannot be found or accessed, the Server can be rebooted
with the code still in Flash ROM. The OK/ACT LED will blink quickly while the Server is booting (and
reloading code) and then slowly when it returns to normal operation.
Note:
If you experience problems reloading Flash ROM, refer to Troubleshooting
Flash ROM Updates on page C-8.
230-Welcome to the Lantronix FTP Server.
230-
230-IMPORTANT: Please get the README file before proceeding.
230-IMPORTANT: Set BINARY mode before transferring executables.
220-
230-Direct questions to [email protected] or 800-422-7044 (US) or 949-453-3990
230-
230 Guest login ok, access restrictions apply.
Remote system type is [your type will be displayed here].
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