Netgear WC9500 Reference Manual - Page 243
Maintain, Wireless Controller and, Access Points, Server Parameters TFTP and FTP only
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ProSAFE Wireless Controller WC9500 6. Configure the settings as described in the following table. Setting Description TFTP, FTP, or Local File Select one of the following radio buttons to specify from which location the upgrade must occur. The screen adjusts to display the fields that are required for each upgrade location. • TFTP. Upgrade from a TFTP server. The Server IP and File Name server parameters fields display. • FTP. Upgrade from an FTP server. The Server IP, File Name, User Name, and Password server parameters fields display. • Local File. Upgrade from a local file that you downloaded. The server parameter fields do not display, but the Browse button becomes available. To select the firmware upgrade file from your computer, follow the directions of your browser. Note: If your wireless controller runs a 3.x or 4.x firmware version and you want to upgrade to a 5.x version, you must upgrade the firmware by using a TFTP or FTP server. You cannot upgrade the firmware from a local file. Server Parameters section (TFTP and FTP only) Server IP Enter the IP address of the TFTP or FTP server. File Name Enter the file name of the firmware. User Name (FTP only) Enter the user name to access the FTP server. Password (FTP only) Enter the password to access the FTP server. Boot Information section Active Partition This field is an informational field that displays the active partition and the current firmware version. Boot Partition to Upgrade Select the radio button for the partition to which the new firmware must be saved. After upgrade boot from Select the radio button for the partition from which the wireless controller must reboot after the firmware is upgraded. Schedule section Schedule Update Status This field is an informational field that displays when the firmware upgrade occurs. If no update is scheduled, the field displays None. When to Upgrade? Select when the firmware upgrade must occur: • Later. Make selections from the menus to specify the date and time when the upgrade must occur. • Now. The upgrade occurs immediately after you click the Apply button. Maintain the Wireless Controller and Access Points 243