GE GFK-2489 user manual Upgrade Procedure

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Upgrade Procedure

To upgrade the transceiver firmware file (filename.gpk), use the procedure below.

1.Launch a TFTP server on a PC connected either directly or via a LAN to the transceiver Ethernet port (LAN). Configure the server to allow downloads from the directory containing the firmware image file.

2.Connect to the TS Wireless MS using a Web browser or Telnet session via the LAN, or Terminal emulator via the COM1 port, whichever is easier.

3.Go to the TS Wireless MS Reprogramming Menu.

(Main Menu>Maintenance Menu>Reprogramming Menu)

4.Fill in the information for the following:

▪TFTP Host Address—IP Address of server (host computer) running TFTP server.

▪Retrieve File—Name of file (filename.gpk) to be pulled from the TFTP server holding the firmware file.

5.Pull the firmware file through the TFTP server into the TS Wireless radio.

(Main Menu>Maintenance Menu>Reprogramming Menu>Retrieve File)

▪Transfer status messages are displayed at the PC. You can cancel the transfer at any time by pressing CTRL C.

▪If the transfer does not start, verify that the AP and the PC can PING each other.

6.Restart the transceiver with the new firmware image to make it active.

Main Menu>Maintenance Menu>Reprogramming Menu>Reboot Device

7.Test the transceiver for normal operation. End of procedure.

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