3Com WL-560 manual Using FTP default, Using Tftp

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44CHAPTER 3: CONFIGURING THE BRIDGE

Upgrading the You can download firmware updates or updates of the Configuration System Management System from the 3Com Web site and install those updates

on the Bridge.

Options for upgrading the system include using a Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP) server or File Transfer Protocol (FTP) server. The Bridge acts as a TFTP or FTP client to receive the download. Alternatively, you an use the HTTP option and upload the firmware from a downloaded file placed on your computer.

Using FTP (default)

The general instructions for installing the upgrade using FTP are:

1Launch the Configuration Management System.

2Under Tools, click Upgrade System.

3Select FTP.

4Enter the IP address of the FTP server where the upgrade files are located.

5Enter the user name, password, path and filename in the appropriate fields.

6Click Upgrade.

Using TFTP

The general instructions for installing the upgrade using TFTP are:

1Launch the Configuration Management System.

2Under Tools, click Upgrade System.

3Select TFTP.

4Enter the file name for the firmware.

5Enter the IP address of the TFTP server where the upgrade files are located.

6Click Upgrade.

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