ZyXEL Communications 240B Restore Via Console Port, Uploading Firmware and Configuration Files

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ExpWave 240B Secure Outdoor Ethernet Radio Link

12.3.3 Restore Via Console Port

Restore configuration via console port by following the HyperTerminal procedure shown next. Procedures using other serial communications programs should be similar.

Step 1. Display menu 24.6 and enter “y” at the following screen.

Ready to restore Configuration via Xmodem.

Do you want to continue (y/n):

Figure 12-9 System Maintenance — Restore Configuration

Step 2. The following screen indicates that the Xmodem download has started.

Starting XMODEM download (CRC mode) ...

CCCCCCCCC

Figure 12-10 System Maintenance — Starting Xmodem Download Screen

Step 3. Run the HyperTerminal program by clicking Transfer, then Send File as shown in the following screen.

Type the configuration file’s location, or click Browse to search for it.

Choose the Xmodem protocol.

Then click Send.

Figure 12-11 Restore Configuration Example

Step 4. After a successful restoration you will see the following screen. Press any key to restart the ExpWave and return to the SMT menu.

Save to ROM

Hit any key to start system reboot.

Figure 12-12 Successful Restoration Confirmation Screen

12.4Uploading Firmware and Configuration Files

This section shows you how to upload firmware and configuration files. You can upload configuration files by following the procedure in the previous Restore Configuration section or by following the instructions in Menu 24.7.2 - System Maintenance - Upload System Configuration File (for console port).

WARNING!

Do not interupt the file transfer process as this may PERMANENTLY DAMAGE YOUR ExpWave.

12.4.1 Firmware File Upload

FTP is the preferred method for uploading the firmware and configuration. To use this feature, your computer must have an FTP client.

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Contents ExpWave 240B Page Copyright DisclaimerTrademarks FCC Statement Information for Canadian Users Information for Canadian UsersProduct installation requirements Canadian UsersZyXEL Limited Warranty Warranty ViiCustomer Support Customer SupportTable of Contents 10-1 11-1Firmware and Configuration File 12-113-1 14-1IP Routing Policy Setup 15-117 Physical Installation of ExpWave with flat panel antenna List of Figures/TablesMenu 24.2 System Information and Console Port Speed List of Tables Abbreviations Used in the Filter Rules Summary MenuPage Physical Features of the ExpWave 240B Non-physical Features of the ExpWave 240BGetting to Know Your ExpWave Introduction to the ExpWave 240BBenefits of the ExpWave 240B IP Policy RoutingApplications of the ExpWave 240B Specifications of the ExpWave 240BSpecification of ExpWave 240B Security Installation Page Hardware Installation Connectors of bottomHardware Installation Hardware DescriptionAntenna Option Antena connector of the topMale RF connector with Connecting to the outdoor antenna Front view of flat panel antenna RF cableGrounding wire 10 Grounding wire Mounting bracket14 Ethernet Cable Switching Power Adapter ExpWave 240B Physical ConnectionInstallation Procedure Install the outdoor unit with the omni-directional antenna Install the outdoor unit with the flat panel antennaHardware Installation Initial Setup Operation Mode Instruction of ExpWaveInitial Setup Network Topology PlanningBridge Mode Menu Wireless Setup Router Mode 11 TCP/IP and Dhcp Ethernet Setup 14 AC1 LAN Dhcp Setup Turning On ExpWaveEntering the Password Main Menu CommandsInitial Screen Navigating the SMT InterfaceMain Menu Summary Main Menu Routing APSummaries of SMT Menu Changing the System Password 20 Menu 23 System PasswordPage Menu 1 General Setup General SetupGeneral Setup System NameGeneral Setup LAN Setup LAN Port Filter SetupWireless Setup IntroductionIP Address and Subnet Mask Factory LAN DefaultsDhcp Configuration Private IP Address Ranges RIP SetupLAN Setup Menu Menu 3 LAN Dhcp Setup Dhcp Ethernet Setup Menu FieldsLAN TCP/IP Setup Menu Fields BothOptions are Both , In Only , Out Only or None RIP-1Page Bit WEP Wireless SetupDisable 1/2/3/4 Network Setup Network Setup FieldNetwork Setup Set AC Enable or DisableServer SMT 6.1 Menu in Router ModeVPN security level Static Route Setup Static Route SetupIP Static Route Setup Menu 12 Edit IP Static Route IP Static Route Menu FieldsFilter Setup Configuration This chapter shows you how to create and apply filtersFilter Setup About FilteringAbbreviations Description Display Configuring a Filter SetFilter Rules Summary Menu Configuring a Filter Rule 2 TCP/IP Filter RuleAbbreviations Used If Filter Type Is IP 3Abbreviations Used If Filter Type Is GENTCP/IP Filter Rule Menu Fields Next diagram illustrates the logic flow of an IP filter Generic Filter Rule Generic Filter Rule Menu FieldsCheck Next Matched Rule Forward Drop Applying a Filter and Factory DefaultsEthernet traffic Page About Snmp Snmp ConfigurationSnmp Configuration 10-1 Snmp Configuration Snmp Configuration Menu FieldsSupported MIBs Snmp TrapsSnmp Configuration 10-3 RFC-1215Page System Maintenance System Maintenance 11-1System Status This chapter covers SMT menus 24.1 toSystem Maintenance Status Menu Fields System MaintenanceSystem Information and Console Port Speed System InformationSystem Maintenance 11-3 Console Port SpeedUnix Syslog Viewing Error LogLog and Trace System Maintenance 11-5 DiagnosticSystem Maintenance Menu Syslog Parameters System Maintenance Menu Diagnostic WAN DhcpSystem Maintenance 11-7 Page Backup Configuration Firmware & Configuration File Maintenance 12-1Filename Conventions Filename ConventionsUsing the FTP Command from the Command Line Example of FTP Commands from the Command LineGeneral Commands for GUI-based FTP Clients Firmware & Configuration File MaintenanceBackup Configuration Using Tftp Tftp Command ExampleGeneral Commands for GUI-based Tftp Clients Firmware & Configuration File Maintenance 12-3Backup Via Console Port System Maintenance Backup ConfigurationRestore Configuration Restore Using FTPRestore Using FTP Session Example Firmware & Configuration File Maintenance 12-5Firmware File Upload Restore Via Console PortUploading Firmware and Configuration Files Firmware & Configuration File Maintenance 12-7 Configuration File UploadFTP File Upload Command from the DOS Prompt Example Tftp File Upload Tftp Upload Command ExampleFTP Session Example of Firmware File Upload Example Xmodem Firmware Upload Using HyperTerminal Firmware & Configuration File Maintenance 12-9Uploading Via Console Port Uploading Firmware File Via Console PortUploading Configuration File Via Console Port Example Xmodem Configuration Upload Using HyperTerminalSystem Maintenance Information Command Interpreter ModeTime and Date Setting Firmware & Configuration File Maintenance 13-1NTP RFC-1305 the default, is similar to Time RFC-868 Resetting the Time Firmware & Configuration File Maintenance 13-3Page Remote Management Telnet14.2 FTP SnmpLAN Only Remote Management LimitationsRemote Management IP Routing Policy Setup IP Routing Policy SetupBenefits Routing PolicyIP Policy Routing CriterionIP Policy Routing 15-3 ServiceDelay , Max Thruput or Max Reliable Applying an IP Policy Ethernet IP PoliciesLess , Greater , Less or Equal or Greater or Equal Reliable or Min CostIP Policy Routing Example IP Policy Routing 15-515-6

240B specifications

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