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version] folder (named 1.1) within the Root folder of your FTP server for that hardware version as well.

•The [software version] Folder: This folder sits inside the [hardware version] folder - the folder name corresponds to the software version of the IP Phone 1535 update files it contains. You will need a corresponding [software version] folder inside the Root folder for every different software version you wish to make available on your network. That is, if you have an IP Phone 1535 software update with version 0.1.12, you will need to have a corresponding 0.1.12 [software version] folder placed within the [hardware version] folder corresponding to every hardware version of IP Phone installed on your network. If you then also have an IP Phone 1535 software update with version number 0.1.13, you will need to add a second [software version] folder (0.1.13) within the [hardware version] folder corresponding to each IP Phone hardware version.

Example: You have an IP Phone 1535 with hardware version 1.1. In setting up your FTP server for future updates to this IP Phone, you create a [hardware version] folder inside the ROOT Directory, and name it 1.1. Your IP Phone has a current software version of 0.1.12. You have two available updates you wish to host, 0.1.13 and 0.1.14. For each of these software update versions, create a [software version] folder within all [hardware version] folder and place the update files in their respective folders.

The FTP software update files

There are three different kinds of files that are required for the firmware update process:

•tar, tar2, tar3: These are the actual software upgrade files that contain the firmware content itself.

•filecheck: the checksum file that confirms the integrity of the software upgrade files.

•FirmwareUpdateRequest.acfg: This is the file that contains hardware and software version numbers for the available firmware updates. The FirmwareUpdateRequest.acfg file is what the IP Phone 1535 uses to compare its current firmware version number against to determine if there are updates available. Should the version number comparison show that an update is available, this file directs the IP Phone to the appropriate folder to initiate the download of the updated software.

Handling the FirmwareUpdateRequest.acfg file

The FirmwareUpdateRequest.acfg file is the most important file in the entire software update process. When the IP Phone 1535 goes to the FTP server to check for available updates, the FirmwareUpdateRequest.acfg file is what it uses to learn if updates are available, and also the location of those update files should a newer version be detected.

Multimedia Communications Server 5100

IP Phone 1535 Installation and Configuration

NN43160-103 01.02 Standard

Release 3.5 20 November 2006

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Contents IP Phone 1535 Installation and Configuration Page November 20 Revision HistoryRevision History Contents Configuring Email Contents Telecom Requirements for both Canada and USA Contents Finding the latest updates on the Nortel web site How to get helpGetting help over the phone from a Nortel Solutions Center Getting help from the Nortel web siteGetting help through a Nortel distributor or reseller Care of the Nortel IP Phone About the Nortel IP PhoneNortel IP Phone 1535 shipping box content Safety informationDefault factory settings Technical specificationsDescription of the IP Phone 1535 menu options VoIP Settings menuStep Action System Settings menuDescription of the IP Phone 1535 menu options Using the SD/MMC card IP Phone 1535 connection ports About the Nortel IP Phone Installing the IP Phone 1535 for the first time First time installation of the Nortel IP PhoneInstalling the IP Phone 1535 for the first time Provisioning the MCS Installation guidelines Physically installing the IP PhoneConnecting the handset Connecting the Nortel IP Phone 1535 to a power sourceConnecting to Pstn Logging in to the IP Phone 1535 Admin modeAttaching the IP Phone 1535 to the stand Enabling the LAN connection profile Installing the Nortel IP Phone 1535 using LANAccessing and modifying the LAN Network Settings Enabling the WiFi connection profile WEP With 64-bit Encryption Accessing and modifying Wireless SettingsWPA-PSK Tkip Modifying User Information parametersModifying Proxy parameters Modifying port assignments Configuring VoIP domain name informationRegistering the IP Phone Step Action Checking for available Nortel IP Phone 1535 software updates Nortel IP Phone 1535 System Software Updates Initiating manual software updates for the Nortel IP Phone Provisioning the FTP update server FTP software update processProvisioning the FTP server directory structure Configuring the FTP server login accountHandling the FirmwareUpdateRequest.acfg file FTP software update filesNortel IP Phone 1535 System Software Updates Provisioning the FTP update server Sample FTP server directory structure VoIP Settings menu Additional configuration using the VoIP Settings menuRegistration option De-Registering the IP PhoneMisc. Miscellaneous Ports For more information, see Modifying port assignments Accessing and modifying Call Total Bandwidth CtbwModifying Codec Priority lists Configuring VoIP Voice Mail Enter the ID used to access your voice mail, and press OKConfiguring the Mailbox Password Accessing and activating the Reset function Additional configuration using the System Settings menuModifying the Date and Time Accessing the Technical Features configuration option Accessing the Technical Features configuration option Additional configuration using the System Settings menu Configuring Nortel IP Phone 1535 Email account information Configuring Email52 Configuring Email Enabling and disabling the Camera IP Phone 1535 CameraIP Phone 1535 Camera Known issues TroubleshootingBasic troubleshooting Troubleshooting connectivity issuesTroubleshooting Nortel IP Phone 1535 emissions statement IP Phone 1535 Regulatory InformationRegulatory Information and Disclaimers FCC Interference Statement USA-FCC Federal Communications Commission StatementCompliance Statement for Canada Telecom Requirements for both Canada and USA IP Phone 1535 Regulatory Information Page IP Phone 1535 Installation and Configuration
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