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Reloading Software, Via FTP, EZWebCon Method, FTP Method

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SCS100/200/400 User Guide 8: Updating Software Via FTP The SCS software resides on the Lantronix FTP server (ftp.lantronix.com). Most of these files are binary data, so the binary option must be used to transfer the files. All released files are in the pub directory. Always download the README file in the pub directory before downloading anything else; it contains a list of available software files. To log into the FTP server, type anonymous as the username and enter your full email address as the password. Reloading Software The SCS stores software in Flash ROM to control the initialization process, operation, and command processing. You can update the contents of Flash ROM by downloading a new version of the operational software via EZWebCon, TFTP, FTP, or MOP. Regardless of which protocol you use to update Flash ROM, the following points are important: The Flash ROM software file name should not be changed. The download file should be world-readable on the host. The path name has a sixteen-character length limit. The file name has a twelve-character limit for the filename. Note: If you experience problems reloading Flash ROM, refer to Troubleshooting Flash ROM Updates. EZWebCon Method You can use EZWebCon to update your software. 1. In EZWebCon, highlight the SCS. 2. Select Action Reload Firmware. 3. Follow the EZWebCon prompts. FTP Method Note: This feature is supported on firmware versions v1.0/5 and higher. 1. Use an FTP client to open an FTP session to the IP address of the SCS. 2. Log in with the username of root. 3. Enter the privileged user password (the default is system). 4. Make sure your FTP client is set to do a binary transfer. 5. Stay in the same directory; the default login directory is the correct directory. 6. Do an FTP Put of the scs***.sys file (for example, scs200.sys for the SCS200). Once the file is downloaded, the SCS writes the file to Flash (this takes a few moments) and then automatically reboots. After rebooting, the unit runs the new firmware. 8-2

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SCS100/200/400 User Guide
8: Updating Software
Via FTP
The SCS software resides on the Lantronix FTP server (ftp.lantronix.com). Most of these
files are binary data, so the binary option must be used to transfer the files. All released
files are in the
pub
directory. Always download the README file in the
pub
directory
before downloading anything else; it contains a list of available software files. To log into
the FTP server, type
anonymous
as the username and enter your full email address as
the password.
Reloading Software
The SCS stores software in Flash ROM to control the initialization process, operation,
and command processing. You can update the contents of Flash ROM by downloading a
new version of the operational software via EZWebCon, TFTP, FTP, or MOP. Regardless
of which protocol you use to update Flash ROM, the following points are important:
±
The Flash ROM software file name should not be changed.
±
The download file should be world-readable on the host.
±
The path name has a sixteen-character length limit.
±
The file name has a twelve-character limit for the filename.
Note:
If you experience problems reloading Flash ROM, refer to Troubleshooting
Flash ROM Updates
.
EZWebCon Method
You can use EZWebCon to update your software.
1.
In EZWebCon, highlight the
SCS
.
2.
Select
Action
Æ
Reload Firmware
.
3.
Follow the EZWebCon prompts.
FTP Method
Note:
This feature is supported on firmware versions v1.0/5 and higher.
1.
Use an FTP client to open an FTP session to the IP address of the SCS.
2.
Log in with the username of
root
.
3.
Enter the privileged user password (the default is
system
).
4.
Make sure your FTP client is set to do a binary transfer.
5.
Stay in the same directory; the default login directory is the correct directory.
6.
Do an FTP
Put
of the
scs***.sys
file (for example,
scs200.sys
for the SCS200).
Once the file is downloaded, the SCS writes the file to Flash (this takes a few moments)
and then automatically reboots. After rebooting, the unit runs the new firmware.
8-2