Multi-Tech Systems MultiConnect Adapter Serial-to-Ethernet Adapter with IP Upgrading the Firmware

Chapter 6 – Upgrading the Firmware and Flash

Chapter 6 – Upgrading the Firmware

and Flash

Upgrading the Firmware

Prerequisites

1. Serial Port Configuration

The default serial port parameters should be:

Data length – 8 bits

Parity – None

Stop bits – 1

Baud-rate of the serial port to which the Adapter is connected should be set to 115200 bps for proper operation.

2. Enabling TFTP Server

Enable TFTP server on Adapter by issuing the following command:

#set ip tftp enable

OK

Using Windows TFTP to Upgrade

1. Open Command Prompt

Open the Windows Command Prompt program:

•Click the Start button in the lower left-hand corner of your screen.

•Click Programs.

•Click Accessories.

•Double-clickCommand Prompt.

2.Enter the Upload Request

At the C: prompt, type:

tftp -i <ip-address> put <firmware-filename> AMD-tftp.bin

Then press Enter.

Example:

tftp -i 192.168.2.1 put c:\example.bin AMD-tftp.bin (Press Enter)

Definitions of the Upload Request Parameters:

•<ip-address>

Address of the Serial-to-Ethernet Adapter to which you are uploading the firmware image.

•<firmware filename>

Filename under which the firmware file was saved on your PC or local network.

•AMD-tftp.bin <destination filename>

Filename must be AMD-tftp.bin. This is a case-sensitive file name; type it as shown here.

Obtaining the Latest Firmware Version

To obtain the latest version of the firmware, contact you Multi-Tech Sales Representative or contact Multi-Tech directly by phone or email:

Phone: 763-785-3500 or 800-328-9717

Email: oemsales@multitech.com

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