RAD Data comm RIC-155 Transferring Configuration Files, Displaying the Software Version

Chapter 4 Configuration RIC-155Installation and Operation Manual

Transferring Configuration Files

Configuration files can be transferred between the RIC-155 and the host via TFTP.

To upload a configuration file

1.Follow the path: Main menu > File Utilities menu > SW & File Transfer > Via TFTP.

The Via TFTP menu appears.

2.From the Via TFTP menu, perform the following steps:

Select TFTP File Name and enter the name of the configuration file

Note

Note

The file name field may contain the file name of the user software *.img. Be sure to insert a different file name and extension so that the software file is not overwritten.

Select TFTP IP Server and enter the IP address of the TFTP server.

3.From the Via TFTP menu, select TFTP Command.

4.From the TFTP Command menu, select Upload Configuration to start uploading file to the host.

IP parameters of RIC-155 are retained during uploading and downloading of configuration files.

Note

Note

To download a configuration file

1.Follow the path: Main menu> File Utilities > SW & File Transfer > Via TFTP. The Via TFTP menu appears.

2.From the Via TFTP menu, perform the following steps:

Select TFTP File Name and enter the name of the configuration file.

The file name field may contain the file name of the user software *.img. Be sure to insert the configuration file name and extension.

Select TFTP IP Server and enter the IP address of the TFTP server.

3.From the Via TFTP menu, select TFTP Command.

4.From the TFTP Command menu, select Download Configuration to start downloading file from the host.

Once the download is complete, RIC-155 performs a reset.

IP parameters of RIC-155 are retained during uploading and downloading of configuration files. If the configuration file is downloaded to a different RIC-155 then change the IP settings to keep them unique (see Configuring the Host Parameters).

Displaying the Software Version

You can display the information on the software revision of the local or remote units. The information includes a description of the active program, which is currently being used by RIC-155, and also details of the backup software.

To display the software version:

•Follow the path: Main Menu > File Utilities > File System >SW.

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