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IBM 4986B LanProbe manual Downloading Firmware using a Networked PC and a Terminal

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Downloading Firmware using a Networked PC and a Terminal

Download New Firmware

Downloading Firmware using a Networked PC and a Terminal

Downloading Firmware using a Networked PC and a Terminal

You can download new firmware to your LanProbe using a networked personal computer (PC) and a dumb terminal. Before upgrading firmware, you must first establish an IP connection between your networked PC and LanProbe.

The following steps are required to download firmware to LanProbe:

1.“Setup TFTP Server for Downloading” below

2.“Download Firmware to LanProbe” below

Setup TFTP Server for Downloading

Refer to your TFTP application manuals for information on how to setup your server for downloading a file.

Download Firmware to LanProbe

Once your TFTP server is setup for downloading a file, you can download the new firmware file to LanProbe.

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Agilent 4986B LanProbe Installation/User’s GuideConsumer Warranty Statement AGILENT MAKES NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTY OR CONDITION WHETHER WRITTEN OR ORAL. TO THE EXTENT ALLOWED BY LOCAL LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF MERCHANTABILITY, SATISFACTORY QUALITY, OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IS LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY SET FORTH ABOVE. Some countries, states or provinces do not allow limitations on the duration of an implied warranty, so the above limitation or exclusion might not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you might also have other rights that vary from country to country, state to state, or province to province Operating Restrictions Restrictions dutilisationMise à la terre Operating RestrictionsService et ajustement Service non autoriséService and Adjustment Unauthorized ServiceCopyright Agilent All Rights Reserved Safety Information Warning Symbols Used in This Book Conventions Used in this Book Trademarks Printing History Printing HistoryAdditional Help Page 1 Introduction Contents2 Local Terminal Configuration 5 LanProbe Operation 3 Installation4 Bootp Server Configuration A Cables and Connectors B LanProbe Specifications6 Download New Firmware Agilent Technologies, Inc. OfficesPage Figures xviii Tables Page Introduction Introduction Figure 1-1 LanProbeThe Ethernet LanProbe has 16 MB of memory optionally 32 MB, and uses FLASH EPROM. Future upgrades to LanProbe’s firmware are easily downloaded over the LAN to multiple probes simultaneously. You can also download firmware using LanProbe’s serial port Installation and Bootp Server Configuration Installation and Configuration OverviewLocal Terminal Configuration and Installation LanProbe Overview System OverviewLanProbe Overview Figure 1-2 LanProbe System ExampleIntroduction Supported MIBs Access Security Management StationsTable 1-1 Private MIB Access Security Privileges DefaultCommunity PermissionsStatus LEDs Figure 1-3 Front Panel LEDs CONFIG ButtonIncluded Parts Optional Accessories Agilent 4986B Ethernet LanProbe Installation/User’s Guide-this manualLocal Terminal Configuration Local Terminal Configuration Probe Configuration Using a Local Terminal Using a Local Terminal Figure 2-4 LanProbe’s Main Menu Figure 2-5 LanProbe’s Rear PanelModify/View Configuration Values Figure 2-6 Modify/View Configuration Values MenuAutodiscovery Modify/View Security Values Figure 2-7 Modify/View Security Values MenuModify/View Interface Values Figure 2-8 Modify/View Interface Values Menuaddress is 0.0.0.0, LanProbe will transmit Bootp Requests Press 4 and enter the default gateway IP address for the probeDisplay Interface Summary Modify/View Serial Port Settings Figure 2-9 Display Interface SummaryFigure 2-10 Modify/View Serial Port Settings Menu The default is sMd1sATEOQOV1X4 S0=1 The default is d2s+++d2sATHOMd2Press 6 and then select the serial port mode by pressing S2=43MBUSY/NO DIALTONE/NO ANSWER/ERROR Local Terminal Configuration Using a Local TerminalInstallation Installation InstallationSelecting a Location Installing the Probe Table Installation Rack or Cabinet Installation3. Place LanProbe in the left support shelf slot while aligning the two empty screw holes from Step 2 on page 33 with the two screw holes in the support shelf. The correct alignment has the front of LanProbe facing out the front of the support shelf, refer to Figure 3-11 on page Figure 3-11 Installing LanProbe in the Rack Support Shelf 7. Attach the power module’s power line to LanProbeInstallation Installing the ProbeFigure 3-12 LanProbe Installed in the Rack Support Shelf Connecting the Probe Connecting to the Network In-BandConnecting to 10Base-T Networks Figure 3-13 Ethernet LanProbe Rear PanelInstallation Connecting the ProbeDirect Connection Connecting Out-of-BandFigure 3-14 Connecting LanProbe to 10Base-T Networks Modem Connection Figure 3-15 LanProbe Direct ConnectionInstall the Management Station Modem Figure 3-16 LanProbe Modem ConnectionInstall the LanProbe Modem Configure the Management Station and LanProbePage Init String Data Switch Connection Connecting the Probe Figure 3-17 LanProbe Data Switch ConnectionInstallation Starting the Probe Verifying the Installation StateTroubleshooting the Installation Installation Verifying the InstallationBootp Server Configuration Bootp Server Configuration Bootp Server ConfigurationProbe Configuration Using a Bootp Server Probe Configuration Using a Bootp ServerTable 4-2 Minimum Requirements for a Bootp Server Bootp Server typeBootp Server Setup on an HP or Sun System Networking/Communications - ServiceEnable/Disable Networking and Communications - Network ServicesStarting the Bootp Server on an HP or Sun System etc/bootpd -sz/usr/lbin/bootpd -s usr/netm/sun4s/bootpd -sps -ef grep inetd kill -HUP processidBootp Server Setup on a PC Using Microsoft LAN Manager 2. The final screen looks like the following Using Novell NetWare Starting the PC Bootp Server Youzcan start the PC Bootp server in one of the following waysz bootpd -a IP address -s bootpd -a IP addressWhere Configuring the Bootptab File Table 4-3 Bootp Server bootptab FilesBootp Server Bootptab File LocationTable 4-4 Bootptab File Tags DescriptionTable 4-5 Bootp Process Verification ServerVerification Process etc/bootpquery hardware addressConfiguring the Bootptab File Example Bootptab FileBootp Server Configuration LanProbe Operation LanProbe Operation LanProbe OperationRestarting the Probe Warm StartTable 5-6 Probe Data and Parameters Reset by Warm or Cold Start LanProbe OperationRestarting the Probe Measurement DataFigure 5-18 LanProbe’s Main Menu Cycling PowerSelecting the Warm Start Menu Item Pressing the CONFIG Button Twice Cold StartSelecting the Cold Start Menu Item LanProbe Operation Restarting the ProbeDownload New Firmware Download New Firmware The following download procedures are covered in this chapter z “Downloading Firmware using a Networked PC and a Terminal” on page“Xmodem Download of Firmware” on page Download New FirmwareDownloading Firmware using an HP-UX Workstation and a Terminal Install New Download Firmware on an HP-UX WorkstationDownload Firmware to LanProbe Figure 6-19 LanProbe Main Menu HP-UX Workstation Figure 6-20 LanProbe TFTP Download Menu HP-UX Workstationethsnmp.lp Subnet mask1 minute while the probe is copying the firmware to the flash EPROM Download Firmware to LanProbe Downloading Firmware using a Networked PC and a TerminalSetup TFTP Server for Downloading Verify the following before you start the download procedure Figure 6-21 LanProbe Main Menu Networked PC Figure 6-22 LanProbe TFTP Download Menu Networked PCDownloading Firmware using a Networked PC and a Terminal Download New FirmwareXmodem Download of Firmware Figure 6-23 LanProbe Main Menu XMODEMFigure 6-24 LanProbe XMODEM Download Menu Networked PC Downloading to Flash Receiving Fileps -ef grep inetd /etc/inetd -k /etc/inetd Cables and Connectors Cables and Connectors Connectors Serial Port Interface CablesTable A-1 Serial Port Interface Cable CableCable Connector Pin-Outs LanProbe’s RS-232 Port Pin-OutTable A-2 LanProbe RS-232 Port Pin-Out CCITTLanProbe RS-232 Modem Cable Connectors Table A-3 LanProbe to Modem Cable Min. Pin-Out 9-Pin to 9-PinModem End Probe End9-pin Terminal/PC Cable Connectors Table A-4 LanProbe to Modem Cable Min. Pin-Out 25-Pin to 9-Pin25-pin Male 9-pin Female10Base-T Network Connector Pin-Out Table A-6 10Base-T Network Connector Pin-OutsMAU End Cables and ConnectorsCables and Connectors Cable Connector Pin-OutsLanProbe Specifications LanProbe Specifications DimensionsWeight Network CompatibilityPower Requirements Storage TemperatureProbe Memory Allocation Environmentsubject to change without notice. The values assume that RMON-2 tables Table B-7 LanProbe Memory Allocation LanProbe SpecificationsParameter 16MBRMON-2 Protocol Directory Table B-8 RMON-2 Protocol DirectoryDescription LocalTable B-8 RMON-2 Protocol Directory Continued DescriptionLocal ParametersTable B-8 RMON-2 Protocol Directory Continued DescriptionLocal ParametersTable B-8 RMON-2 Protocol Directory Continued DescriptionLocal Parameters1Wildcard.ipx includes ianaAssigned.ipxOverRaw8023 as a wildcard. It is used to aggregate counters by using a single protocol value to indicate potentially many base layer encapsulations of a network layer protocol Table B-8 RMON-2 Protocol Directory ContinuedGlossary Battery-backed RAM Glossary10Base-T AgentCSMA/CD Carrier Sense Multiple Access/Collision Detection Default Gateway AddressCRC cyclic redundancy check DRAMIEEE 802.3 standard IP Address Internet Protocol AddressLAN local area network LAN cableManager Management stationMAU Medium Attachment Unit MIB Management Information BaseSAM System Administration Manager ProbeProtocol RMON MIB Remote Network Monitoring MIBStation Subnet MaskTerminal TopologyPage Numerics SymbolsIndex Page Page Page Page Page Agilent Technologies, Inc. Offices Asia-PacificAustralia/New Zealand Canada