Axis Communications 540/640 manual Upgrading the Software, Software Upgrade

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Appendix C Updating the Software

Web Browser Because the AXIS 540/640 supports the HTTP protocol over Support TCP/IP, you may download the latest software releases directly from

the Software Upgrade Page.

To display the Software Upgrade Page simply click the ‘Software upgrade’ link within the Management Page. By following the instruction provided you may then automatically initiate a file transfer between the Axis Public Archive Server and your workstation. Once the transfer is complete, you should then download this image file to the AXIS 540/640 using FTP, as described in Upgrading over the Network using FTP, on page 107.

Your dealer Contact your dealer to check if there have been any new releases of the software. You should have your present version number ready to compare against the latest software release.

Upgrading the Software

There are three methods with which to update to the AXIS 540/640

Flash memory:

• through the parallel port LPT1, or

• using the AXIS NetPilot, or

•over the network using FTP on a TCP/IP network The preferred methods are described below.

Note: ❏ Updating instructions are also supplied with the software update.

Updating Using the This is the most convenient method for updating AXIS Network Print NetPilot Server Software. An Installation Wizard is available to guide you

through the necessary procedures, simply click on the Upgrade icon of the AXIS NetPilot Toolbar to display the Upgrade Wizard menu.

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Contents About Axis PrefaceAbout this manual Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC notices Trademark acknowledgementsTable of Contents Appendix C Appendix aAppendix B 105Introduction How it Works Web Where to use it Windows Environments OS/2 Environments Unix Environment NprinterMain Features Introduction Introduction Basic Installation Checking and Identifying the HardwareOptional accessories Axis 540/542 Connectors Axis 640/642 Connectors STPConnecting Printers to the Axis 540/640 Connecting the Axis 540/542 to the Ethernet Network Connecting the Axis 640/642 to the Token Ring Network Basic Set Up of the Network Basic Set Up with Axis NetPilot, on Setting Up NetWareWeb Based Management Basic Set Up with Axis NetPilot Environment Basic Installation Basic Set Up for TCP/IP Before you startHost Name Your Host TableBasic Installation Axis 540/542 Ethernet Print Server Axis 640/642 Token Ring Print Server Type the following command Arp -s ether host name 00408c100086 temp Node address host name Example for Axis 540/542 /Ethernet Using Dhcp in Windows Setting Up NetWare Set Up using the Axis NetPilotPrint Servers Axis NetPilot NetWare Network Environment window Axis NetPilot Connect NetWare Print Queues window Property Page showing general parameters to be set Advantages LimitationsAxis NetPilot’s Monitoring Window Other NetWare Configuration Methods NetWare Print Layout with corresponding summary information Axis 540+/542+ NetWare Configuration Setting Up Windows Installation Using Axis Print Utility for WindowsSetting Up Windows Windows Windows for Workgroups Setting Up Windows Setting Up Windows Windows Setting Up Windows Windows NT Windows NT LPD Printing Setting Up Windows Other Windows Configuration Methods Setting Up OS/2 Installation Using Axis Print Utility for OS/2Axis 540/640 User’s Manual Integrating your Axis 540/640 into the OS/2 Environment Create a Print Queue OS/2 version OS/2 WarpSetting Up OS/2 Other OS/2 Configuration Methods Setting Up OS/2 Setting Up Macintosh Installation Using the Chooser WindowChoosing a Printer Setting Up Macintosh Setting Up Macintosh Other Macintosh Configuration Methods Binary YES Binarytype TbcpAxis 540+/542+ AppleTalk Configuration Setting Up Unix Installation in the Unix EnvironmentFtp salesdept Sh axinstall Print Methods on TCP/IP Networks AdvantagesPros a Limitations Reverse Telnet Other Unix Systems OS/2 Systems Logical Printer Changes to data Result PR5AFT PR1STR 0A 02 0D 0A PR1FILT. None PR2FILT. Postscr PR3FILT. Autops PostScript conversion on Read-back of information Using Telnet with the Axis 540/640 Telnet salesdept TryingRoot account Status using Telnet Using Snmp for Remote Monitoring Setting Up Unix Other Unix Configuration Methods Setting Up Unix Web Based Management Accessing the Web Pages Axis 540/542 Home Enhanced Http Management Services Axis 540/640 User’s Manual Web Based Management Appendix a The Test Button Axis 540/640 User’s Manual Editing the Configuration Parameters Appendix B The Parameter ListPut config Config Config File Net Mask e.g .255.255.0 for class C, 0.0.0.0 for auto-sense100 Axis 540/640 User’s Manual 101 102 Axis 540/640 User’s Manual 103 104 Obtaining the Updated Software Appendix C Updating the SoftwareSoftware Upgrade Upgrading the SoftwareNetwork using FTP 108 Supported Protocols Appendix D Technical SpecificationsSupported Systems HardwareAttachments Logical ConnectionSecurity Approvals 112 Appendix E How To Contact Axis Axis Offices Axis Communications ABJapan Axis Communications K.K Southeast Asia, 51 Thomson Road116 Index DefroutNetmask Axis 540/640 User’s Manual 119