Falcon manual Loading/Saving F3400/F1000 Configuration Data

8Upgrading Firmware and Managing Configuration Data

8.2.Loading/Saving F3400/F1000 Configuration Data

This menu allows user configurations to be saved and reloaded onto other F3400/F1000, or in the unlikely event the F3400/F1000 fails, a replacement F3400/F1000 can be quickly placed back in service after loading the saved configuration information. The configuration settings are saved to a binary file for backup purposes, which cannot currently be edited off line.

8.2.1 Saving Configuration Data via TFTP Client

1Verify that your PC is connected to the F3400/F1000 over the LAN and that port 69 is open between your PC and the Falcon.

2Open your TFTP client. Configure the client as follows. a Host = F3400/F1000 IP Address

b Port = 69

c Block Size = 64, 128, 256, 512, or 1024

Note The file must be sent in BINARY (not ASCII).

3The file name of the configuration being saved must contain the .cfg extension.

4Fetch or GET the file. After a few seconds, the TFTP software should indicate when it is complete.

5Use Windows Explorer to verify that the files exist on the PC's hard drive. Copy the files to your desired file backup location.

8.2.2Saving Configuration Data via EIA232 COM1 Port (X- Modem)

1Before starting, make sure the HyperTerminal properties are set correctly to perform load/ save. Select the Properties Menu (under File) to establish a direct connection through an available COM Port. This port should be set to 9600 Baud, 8 Data bits, NO Parity, 1 Stop bit, and NO Flow control.

2Select the Settings tab for additional changes. The parameters under the Settings tab should reflect what is shown below.

3To save settings, go to the F3400/F1000 onto which the configuration will be saved. Log into the F3400/F1000 (COM1) through HyperTerminal (Terminal Emulation Program). Navigate to the Load/Save Configuration Data Menu under the Main Configuration Menu.

4Select option 1 (Save XModem-1K) from the Load/Save Configuration Data Menu followed by the ENTER key. Then select the Transfer/Receive File from the menu at the top of the HyperTerminal screen.

5Specify a name by which to save the file and select the 1K X-Modemreceiving protocol. Then click on the Receive/Start button.

6Wait until the download is completed and enter X to exit the Load/Save Configuration Menu.

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