Lantronix 900-332 Updating Firmware, Obtaining Firmware Reloading Firmware, ROM File FWX File

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8: Updating Firmware

This chapter explains how to obtain and update the unit’s firmware. It includes the following topics:

Topic

Obtaining Firmware

Reloading Firmware

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Obtaining Firmware

Obtain the most up-to-date firmware and release notes for the unit from the Lantronix web site (www.lantronix.com) or by using anonymous FTP (ftp.lantronix.com/pub).

Reloading Firmware

There are several ways to update the unit's internal operational code (*.ROM and

*.FWX): via DeviceInstaller (the preferred way), via TFTP, or via the serial port. You can also update the unit's internal Web interface (*.COB) via TFTP or DeviceInstaller.

Here are typical names for those files. Check the Lantronix web site for the latest versions and release notes.

Table 8-1. Firmware Files

ROM File	FWX File	COB
WPTxxx.ROM	H2_FW_200.FWX	WPT_WNxxx.COB (Web-Manager)

Please refer to the DeviceInstaller User Guide for information about reloading firmware using DeviceInstaller. The other methods are discussed below:

Using TFTP: Graphical User Interface

To download new firmware from a computer:

3.Use a TFTP client to put a binary file to the unit (*.ROM to upgrade the unit's internal operational code and *.COB to upgrade its internal Web interface).

Note: TFTP requires the .ROM (binary) version of the unit's internal operational code.

4.In the TFTP server field, enter the IP address of the unit being upgraded.

5.Select Upload operation and Binary format.

6.Enter the full path of the firmware file in the Local file name field.

7.In the Remote file name field, enter the current internal operational code or WEB1 to WEB28 for the internal Web interface with 2MB flash, or WEB1 to WEB28 or WEB60 for 4MB flash. (For WiPort, W1 = ROM file. FWX1 = FWX file.)

WiPort™ User Guide

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Contents WiPort User Guide Page Lantronix Corporate Headquarters Technical SupportSales Offices Disclaimer and Revisions Contents Expert Settings5-20 ContentsAccessing Setup Mode Wlan Settings5-19Control Protocol Factory DefaultsExit Configuration Mode Gpio PinsPage Remaining chapters in this guide include Using This GuidePurpose and Audience Chapter SummaryAdditional Documentation Using This GuideCapabilities IntroductionIntroduction Configuration MethodsApplications Protocol SupportPort Numbers Addresses and Port NumbersHardware Address IP AddressPage Configuration using DeviceInstaller Accessing WiPort using DeviceInstallerServer Configuration Wlan Configuration Host List Configuration OEM Pin ConfigurationConfiguration Using DeviceInstaller Channel 1 and Channel 2 Configuration Passive Connection Common I/F Mode SettingSerial Settings UDP Datagram ModeActive Connection Disconnection ConnectionBuffer Flushing Packing Email ConfigurationUnit Name TriggersPage Accessing WiPort using Web-Manager Configuration using Web-ManagerConfiguration Using Web-Manager Network ConfigurationSelect Obtain IP address automatically Automatic IP Address ConfigurationStatic IP Address Configuration Click the OK button when finishedSubnet Mask Select Use the following IP configurationDefault Gateway IP AddressAdvanced Server ConfigurationSerial Settings Retry SettingsHost Information Channel Port SettingsDisable Serial Port Available fields, enter the following informationFlush Output Buffer Network to Serial Connection Settings TCPPack Control Flush Input Buffer Serial to NetworkConnect Mode Passive Connection Connect Mode Active ConnectionConnect Protocol Endpoint Configuration Disconnect ModeCommon Options Datagram Mode Connection Settings UDPConfigure the following fields Change Address TableMail Server IP Address Conditions Configurable PinsEnable Serial Trigger RecipientsMessage Properties Ad Hoc Settings Wireless Network SecurityEnter or modify the following fields Configure or modify the following fields for each pin Advanced SettingsUpdating Settings Page Configuration via Serial Mode or Telnet Port Accessing Setup ModeTelnet Access Serial Port Access Configuration Via Serial Mode or Telnet PortClick OK. The following information displays Set the Gateway IP Address Set the IP AddressNetwork Class Host Bits Netmask Change Telnet Configuration PasswordSet the Netmask Dhcp NameInterface Mode Options Interface ModeFollowing table displays available I/F Mode options Mode OptionFlow Control Option Common I/F Mode Setting Binary HexFlow Port NumberPort Numbers Reserved for Connect ModeEnter Connect Mode options in hexadecimal notation Connect Mode OptionResponse Incoming ConnectionManual Connection Manual Connection Address ExampleAutostart Automatic Connection Hostlist Example HostlistModem Mode Datagram TypeMessage Meaning Modem Mode Command Modem Mode CommandsFunction Modem Mode Function Command Remote IP AddressRemote Port 11. Flush Mode Options Flush ModeDisconnect Mode Option 10. Disconnect Mode OptionsOption Telnet Terminal Type DisConnTime Inactivity TimeoutChannel Port Password SendChar 1 and SendChar2Mail Server Trigger Unit NameDomain Name RecipientFind Network Name Wlan SettingsEnable Wlan Enable Ad Hoc Network CreationSecurity Settings Expert SettingsDisable Port 77FE Hex Disable SnmpDisable Telnet Setup Disable Tftp Firmware UpgradeFactory Defaults Channel 1 Configuration Channel 2 ConfigurationWlan Settings Email Settings Exit Configuration ModeExpert Settings Security SettingsControl Protocol Configurable PinsGpio Pins FeaturesCommand 10h, Get Functions CommandsConfigurable Pins Byte 0 Command TypesCommand 19h, Set Directions Command 11h, Get DirectionsCommand 12h, Get Active Levels Command 13h, Get Current StatesExamples Command 1Ah, Set Active LevelsCommand 1Bh, Set States Command details1Bh = response to command 1Bh 03h, 00h, 00h, 00h = Page To enter Monitor Mode locally Monitor ModeEntering Monitor Mode via the Serial Port Entering Monitor Mode via the Network PortMonitoring the Network Monitor Mode CommandsFollowing commands are available in Monitor Mode Command Command Name FunctionROM File FWX File Using Tftp Graphical User InterfaceUpdating Firmware Obtaining Firmware Reloading FirmwareUsing Tftp Command Line Interface Recovering the Firmware Using the Serial PortTroubleshooting Troubleshooting Problems and Error MessagesProblem/Message Reason Solution Caps Lock is not on Please try againDevice Server message General DeviceInstaller SettingsTechnical Support Europe, Middle East, and Africa Technical Support