National Instruments WAP-3701, WAP-3711 user manual Choose Tftp as the Firmware management protocol

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Web Console Configuration

4.On the computer, run the TFTP Server utility, and specify the folder in which the firmware files will be placed.

5.On the computer, run a Web browser and click the General, Firmware Tools hyperlink.

6.Choose TFTP as the Firmware management protocol.

7.Specify the IP address of the computer, which acts as a TFTP server. If you don’t know the IP address of the computer, open a Command Prompt, and type ipconfig, then press the Enter key.

8.Trigger the firmware upgrade process by clicking Upgrade.

NOTE	After the dialog box of the TFTP server program appears, be sure to specify the working folder
	within which the downloaded firmware files reside.
	Make sure the Accept read requests check box of the TFTP Server is selected.
	The LAN IP address of the AP and the IP address of the TFTP server must be on the same IP
	subnet for TFTP to work.
	Due to the unreliable nature of wireless media, it is highly recommended that the TFTP server
	and the wireless AP that is being upgraded are connected by Ethernet on the same LAN. Doing so
	will help ensure a much smoother upgrade process.
	After the firmware is upgraded, be sure to delete the contents of the Web browser cache so that
	the Web management pages can be shown correctly.
	A failed upgrade may corrupt the firmware and cause the NI WAP-3701/3711 to fail. When this
	occurs, contact NI technical support for assistance.


TIP	If you want to upgrade the firmware of a deployed AP from a remote location over the Internet,
	adjust the Timeout and Max no. of retries settings of the TFTP Server for remote TFTP upgrade
	to succeed.

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Contents NI WAP-3701/3711 User’s Manual First Edition, SeptTrademarks Copyright NoticeDisclaimer Table of Contents Page Introduction Product Specifications Package ChecklistProduct Features OverviewInterface Software FeaturesPower Mechanical‰ Confirming the Settings of the AP and Client Computers Getting StartedFirst-Time Installation and Configuration NI WAP-3701/3711 User’s Manual Getting StartedAP/Bridge AP ClientConfigure the NI WAP-3701/3711’s Ieee 802.11 settings Review and Apply SettingsConfiguring Ieee 802.11g-related Settings Deploying the Access Point APSetting up Client Computers To establish a wireless link to an Access PointChecking if the Ieee 802.11g-related Settings Work Confirming the Settings of the AP and Client ComputersConfiguring TCP/IP-related Settings Checking if the TCP/IP-related Settings WorkNI WAP-3701/3711 User’s Manual Getting Started Web Console Configuration NI WAP-3701/3711 User’s Manual Web Console Configuration Menu StructureViewing Status Save, Save & Restart, and Cancel ButtonsAssociated Wireless Clients Home and Refresh ButtonsCurrent Dhcp Mappings Link Monitor AP Client mode onlySystem Log STA-AP Specifying the Operational ModeGeneral Operations WDSManaging the Firmware Administrative PasswordUpgrading the Firmware by Http Backing up and Restoring Configuration Settings by Http Upgrading Firmware by TftpChoose Tftp as the Firmware management protocol Backing up and Restoring Configuration Settings by Tftp Resetting the Configuration to Factory Defaults Configuring TCP/IP-related SettingsAddressing Basic Dhcp Server AP/Bridge modes onlyStatic Dhcp Mappings Communication Configuring Ieee 802.11g-related SettingsLink Integrity Association Control Wireless Distribution SystemAP Load Balancing Sample wireless bridge network topology Security Network topology containing a loopSTA Shared Key , and Auto Set the Access control type to exclusive MAC-Address-Based Access ControlSet the Access control type to inclusive Ieee 802.1X/RADIUS AP mode only Click DownloadInternet Ieee 802.1X and RadiusEthernet Type Filters Configuring Advanced SettingsPacket Filters IP Protocol FiltersUPnP ManagementTCP/UDP Port Filters System LogSnmp Default Settings Management NI WAP-3701/3711 User’s Manual Default SettingsLAN Interface Snmp read communityTroubleshooting Wireless Settings ProblemsNI WAP-3701/3711 User’s Manual Troubleshooting TCP/IP Settings ProblemsAP does not respond to ping from the client computer Unknown Problems Wireless Router/AP BrowserNI WAP-3701/3711 User’s Manual Troubleshooting Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement Regulatory StatementTTE Compliance Statement Safety NI WAP-3701/3711 User’s Manual Regulatory StatementTechnical Support and Professional Services National Instruments Corporate Headquarters Worldwide Technical Support and Product InformationWorldwide Offices