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17Repeat step 12 through step 16 to download the next file and avoid a transfer time-out error if you are downloading both the firmware and HTML files.

The download is complete when the UI displays:

Download Successful Updating AP Update Successful

If the firmware update fails, the UI displays an error code indicating the cause. The AP automatically resets after all file transfers are completed.

18Exit the communication program to terminate the session.

19Repeat this process for other APs in the network.

Auto Upgrade all APs The Update ALL Access Points feature upgrades or downgrades the firmware of all

Via Messaging associated APs with the same WLAN Service Area on the same subnet and includes all recognized hardware platforms regardless of firmware version. The initiating AP sends the correct file name for each 3Com platform. The initiating AP does not send update commands to non-3Com platforms.

You can find the specific APs that have firmware upgraded or downgraded in the Known APs window. There is a 2-second time interval between the WNMP update firmware commands for updating each AP. This interval prevents more than one AP from accessing the TFTP server at once and causing network congestion.

The Ethernet TFTP upgrade method requires a connection between the AP and PC on the same Ethernet segment. Verify the PC has a TFTP server running on it. Running the server requires third party software such as FTP PC/TCP for DOS or OnNet™ for Windows. The wireless TFTP upgrade method requires a connection between the AP and a TFTP server. The TFTP server can be running on a 3Com AirConnect device.

Updating the firmware requires that a TFTP server be running in the background.

To update the AP firmware:

1Copy the firmware files dsap_fw.bin and 3cap_htm.bin to the terminal or PC hard disk.

2Telnet to the AP using its IP address.

3Type the case-sensitive password at the prompt (see “Changing the Access to the UI” for more details). The AP generates the Main Menu.

4Select Special Functions from the Main Menu.

5Select Alter Filename(s)/HELP URL/TFTP Server and press Enter.

6Type the firmware file name in the Download Filename field.

Only change this file name if you are required to do so. The default file names are dsap_fw.bin and 3cap_htm.bin. Verify that the path to the files is accurate. (See step one)

7Enter the TFTP Server IP address in the TFTP Server field.

8Press Enter.

9Select Save Configuration to save settings.

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Contents AirConnect 11 Mbps Wireless LAN Access Point User Guide Version3Com Corporation Bayfront Plaza SantaClara, California 95052-8145Contents Installing Access Point Hardware Monitoring Wireless Clients Access Point Installation Configuring the AP Access Point Specifications Technical Support Page Overview of Digital Wireless Networking IntroductionAirConnect Network TopologiesOverview of Digital Wireless Networking AirConnect Network Topologies AirConnect Access Wireless clientsPoint To the Ethernet LANAirConnect Access Point PowerBASE-T Wireless clients and APsRadio Basics Results in the original digital dataRadio Basics Wireless LAN Service Area 802.1d Spanning Tree SupportSite Surveys Filtering and Access Control Network Control Protocol NCP as described PPP Connection Data Rate Requirement Overview of Digital Wireless Networking Theory of Operation Simple Network Management Protocol Snmp Using Snmp Programmable Snmp Trap SupportManagement protocol MIB Increased MIB SupportUsing the User Interface Method DescriptionInstalling Access Point Hardware PrecautionsPackage Contents RequirementsPower Options Standard power supply 115/230VAC, 50/60Hz, 24V/14Remote power distribution system, Part Number AP-PS-11 US line cord Part NumberBelow Mounting the APWall Mount To mount an AP on a wall Ceiling Mount To mount an AP on a ceiling Mounting the AP PowerBASE-T UsingPowerBASE-T can be used to power the AP Off Blinking Power No power Power on During boot sequence LED IndicatorsCondition, and other activity Troubleshooting 3Com Support CenterVerify AP Operation Electrical Management System EMS operating outletVerify Network Wiring Topology Network connection verificationPage Monitoring Statistics System PropertiesInterface Statistics Forwarding CountsRadio Frequency Ethernet StatisticsStatistics Miscellaneous Statistics window, select Main Menu→Misc StatisticsPress Esc or Previous F4 to exit Type Name DefinitionKnown APs Clearing StatisticsSelect Clear All Statistics Gaining Access to the User Interface UI Using a Web Browser Gaining access to the User Interface UIHelp File Access Setup Network Web Server Help File AccessAccessing the Web Browser UI Select Virtual DirectorySelect Close/Exit Select System ConfigurationSelect Special Functions Select Reset AP Select Save F1 to save the configurationUnder Configuration, select Security Select System Password Type the case sensitive AP nameSelect Easy Setup--Easy Setup Click Add/Delete Gateways Select Easy Setup--Easy SetupParameter Description Adding or Deleting a Range of Allowed Wireless Clients Adding Allowed Wireless ClientsAdding or Deleting Disallowed Wireless Clients For the Short RF Preamble setting, click Disabled ConsiderationsEnabling or Disabling Encryption Select Configuration--SecurityInterface Description Default Condition Enable or disable interfaces on the APFrequency No. of Channels Country Enter the Multicast Mask data and voice values Select Enabled or Disable All for All Snmp Traps Snmp Trap Description Default ValueConfiguring the Originating Modem Filtering to Forward Packets Configuring the Answering ModemFiltering to Discard Packets Removing Filtered Packet Types Networking Protocols Click Delete FilterDisabling Type Filtering Under Configuration, select FirmwareActive. Clear the wireless client association table for Special Function DescriptionWireless Clients Monitoring Wireless ClientsSelect Regular at the Wireless Clients prompt Indicates a 3Com voice-enabled device Latest version. Refer to Manually Updating AP Firmware on Ascii InterfaceVersions Configure the AP for the following Enable serial portArrow/Function Key Control Character To exit from submenus, press Esc Prompt DescriptionSelect Telnet Logins Press Tab to select System PasswordTo enable and configure the serial port connection on the AP Configuring The Serial PortSetting Description Configuring the Dial-Up SystemHanging Up Select Modem HangupInstallation WindowConfiguring the AP That can associate with this AP. The default is Disabled Wsaid Establishing a Connection PPP DirectPPP with Modems Set the Connect Mode to Answer Originating APAnswering AP From the answering APs UIFor automatic dial-out, reset the AP Range of Wireless Clients Press up/down arrows to toggle between range and individualEnable/Disable the ACL Removing Allowed Wireless ClientsRemoving All Allowed Wireless Clients Load ACL from Wireless Client List Adding Disallowed Wireless ClientsRemoving Disallowed Wireless Clients Address FilteringClearing Wireless Setting LoggingClients from the AP OptionsAP Firmware Manually UpdatingPrevious version of AP firmware Select Alter Filenames/HELP URL/TFTP and press Enter Remainder of this procedure uses Windows 98 as an exampleType the firmware file name in the Download Filename field Select Transfer from the emulation program menu bar Open the Special Functions windowSelect Send File Download is complete when the UI displays Select Alter Filenames/HELP URL/TFTP Server and press EnterUsing MD5 AuthenticationPerforming Pings Extended RoamingEncryption Wireless client and the access pointHex-digit sequence Press the Tab key to highlight .Short RF Preamble Enabled Restoring ConfigurationsSelect Restore Factory Configuration Access Point Specifications Physical CharacteristicsRadio Characteristics Frequency No. of Channels Country Output CharacteristicsNetwork Characteristics Services Technical SupportOnline Technical World Wide Web SiteLatin America North AmericaTo obtain an RMA number, call or fax Page Index AsciiSnmp agent 3Com Corporation Limited Warranty 3Com AirConnect Access PointObtaining Warranty Regulatory Compliance Information Radio Frequency Interference Requirements CanadaImportant Read Before Using This Product 3Com End User Software License Agreement
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