Netgear XCM8810 Chassis Hardware Installation Guide - Page 151

NETGEAR 8800 Chassis Switch CLI Manual Using TFTP Use TFTP to download a previously saved configuration file or policy file from the TFTP server to the switch. When you download a file, this command does not automatically apply it to the switch. You must specify that the downloaded file be applied to the switch. For example, if you download a configuration file, issue the use configuration command to apply the saved configuration on the next reboot. You must use the reboot command to activate the new configuration. If you download a policy file, use the refresh policy command to reprocess the text file and update the policy database. You also use TFTP to upload a saved configuration file or policy file from the switch to the TFTP server. If your download from the TFTP server to the switch is successful, the switch displays a message similar to the following: Downloading megtest2.cfg to switch... done! If your upload from the switch to the TFTP server is successful, the switch displays a message similar to the following: Uploading megtest1.cfg to TFTPhost ... done! Up to eight active TFTP sessions can run on the switch concurrently. You must configure DNS in order to use the host_name option. Host Name and Remote IP Address Character Restrictions This section provides information about the characters supported by the switch for host names and remote IP addresses. When specifying a host name or remote IP address, the switch permits only the following characters: • Alphabetical letters, upper case and lower case (A-Z, a-z) • Numerals (0-9) • Period ( . ) • Dash ( - ) Permitted only for host names • Underscore ( _ ) Permitted only for host names • Colon ( : ) When naming or configuring an IP address for your network server, remember the requirements listed above. Local and Remote Filename Character Restrictions This section provides information about the characters supported by the switch for local and remote filenames. When specifying a local or remote filename, the switch permits only the following characters: • Alphabetical letters, upper case and lower case (A-Z, a-z) Chapter 3. Commands for Managing the Switch | 151