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Ruckus Wireless 2825, 2111 manual Upgrading the Firmware, Performing a Firmware Upgrade by TFTP

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Upgrading the Firmware

Upgrading the Firmware

Upgrading the Firmware

This menu provides a utility for upgrading the 2825’s firmware. A firmware upgrade may be necessary or desirable to add new features, important fixes or enhancements to the 2825.

The Image Control File contains information on both the image and the firmware server. Image information includes the file size and file name. For the firmware server, the image control file contains the IP address of the firmware server, which may be different then the IP address where the image file is stored.

Performing a Firmware Upgrade by TFTP

To download a firmware image from TFTP server and use it to update the firmware on the 2825:

1.In the Ruckus Wireless Web Interface, click Maintenance->Upgrade. The window of Figure 22 appears. If you want to use TFTP (Trivial File Transfer Protocol) to download the firmware image, keep TFTP checked, and enter the IP Address or hostname of the TFTP Server and the name of the image control file.

Figure 22—Maintenance->Upgrade—TFTP

2.If you want to enable Auto Upgrade, click Enabled, and specify the interval to check for upgrades.

3.If you want to perform a manual upgrade, click Disabled, and then click Perform Upgrade. The window of Figure 23 appears.

NOTE – When entering the server name for firmware upgrade, make sure the Fully Qualified Domain Name (FQDN) is entered (for example, abc.ruckuswireless.com).

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Ruckus Wireless 2825 Wireless Multimedia Router

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Ruckus Wireless 2825, 2111 manual Upgrading the Firmware, Performing a Firmware Upgrade by TFTP

Contents

2825 Part number USM-2825-RKS1-121206-01 JanuaryTrademarks Statement of ConditionsInformation to the user EN 55 022 Declaration of ConformanceContents Chapter 2 Installation and SetupChapter 3 Using the Ruckus Wireless Web Interface Chapter 1 IntroductionChapter 4 Maintenance Chapter 5 Setting Up the RuckusMultimedia Wireless Adapter Appendix A Technical SpecificationsPreface Who Should Use this GuideWhat You’ll Find in this Guide Typographic conventionsSupport and Warranty Information System RequirementsChapter 1 Introduction Key Features BeamFlex Smart MIMO Antenna Maximizes Wireless Range and PerformanceMediaFlex BeamFlexSimple Configuration and Installation Multiple Concurrent Video Streams with Simultaneous Data TrafficThis page is intentionally blank Ruckus Wireless 2825 Wireless Multimedia RouterKey Features Intentionally BlankChapter 2 Installation and Setup Topics covered in this chapter includeFront View Ruckus Wireless 2825 Wireless Multimedia RouterPacking List LED Status Lights Table 2-LED Indicators and MeaningsLabel ActivityRear View Table 2-LED Indicators and Meanings ContinuedLabel ActivityEstablishing a good general location Placement GuidelinesUsing the Signal Quality LED to Fine-Tune the Placement Configuring the Ruckus Wireless 2825 Wireless Multimedia Router Configuring an IP Address on Your ComputerConnecting the Configuring Wireless Settings 1. Choose Configuration-Wireless. The window of Figure 8 appearsRuckus Wireless 2825 Wireless Multimedia Router Configuring the Ruckus Wireless 2825 Wireless Multimedia RouterTroubleshooting 13. Make sure the Power LED is lit. If it is not lit, make sure that the power cord is properly connected to the 2825, and that the AC power adapter is properly connected to a functioning power outlet. If the problem persists, you have a hardware problem and should contact technical support Chapter 3 Using the Ruckus Wireless Web Interface Wireless Settings Worksheet 2825 Settings Worksheet Table 7-2825 Default and User Settings Worksheet Continued Default SettingYour Setting Service Provider User NameRuckus Wireless Web Interface Menus Configuring theDevice Configuration Common ButtonsCustomizing the System Configuration Table 9 shows the Internet Configuration Parameters Internet ConfigurationConfiguring the Wireless Interface Figure 11-Configure Wireless-Coimmon-Home User Figure 12-Configure Wireless-Common-Service Provider UserFigure 13-Advanced Wireless Configuration Settings-Common Table 11-Advanced Wireless Settings Table 12-Security Disabled ParametersField DescriptionTable 13 describes the threshold settings parameters Table 12-Security Disabled Parameters ContinuedFigure 14-Threshold Settings Window FieldTable 13-Threshold Settings Parameters FieldDescription DTIM IntervalConfiguring WEP Configuring WPA Table 15 explains the WPA Configuration parameters Figure 16-WPA-PSK Wireless Settings2. Select WPA-PSK in the Encryption Method drop-down menu Table 15-WPA AlgorithmTable 15-WPA Algorithm Continued 3. In the Configuration -Wireless menu, enter a passphrase4. Click the Update Settings button to save your settings Table 16 explains the Device Status Parameters Viewing Status InformationDevice Status Internet Status Local Services Status Figure 19-Local Network Status WindowWireless Status Table 18-Wireless Status Window Parameters encryption, see Table 10- “Wireless Interface Configuration” on pageField DescriptionUSM-2825-RKS1-012907-01 Ruckus Wireless 2825 Wireless Multimedia RouterViewing Status Information Chapter 4 Maintenance Rebooting the System Taking a System Support SnapshotAdministrator Information Topics covered in this chapter include Upgrading the FirmwarePerforming a Firmware Upgrade by TFTP Upgrading the FirmwareFigure 23-Download Started Firmware Upgrade by FTPFigure 24-Maintenance-Upgrade-FTP Rebooting the System Performing a Firmware Upgrade Using HTTPThe reboot in progress window appears Figure Taking a System Support Snapshot Figure 28-Reboot DoneFigure 29-Maintenance Support Info Window Administrator Information Table 19 shows the Administrator Management Window ParametersManagement Information Table 19-Administrator Management Window ParametersAdministrator Diagnostics Figure 31-Administrator Diagnostics Window NOTE - It may take some time before the results are displayedAdministrator Log USM-2825-RKS1-012907-01 Ruckus Wireless 2825 Wireless Multimedia RouterAdministrator Information Chapter 5 Setting Up the Ruckus 2111 Multimedia Wireless Adapter Placing the 2111 Into Operation TroubleshootingRuckus Wireless 2825 Wireless Multimedia Router Topics covered in this chapter include Packing ListPlacing the 2111 Into Operation TroubleshootingPacking List Each 2111 is supplied with the followingManually Configuring an IP Address on Your Computer Verifying Proper Provisioning7. Click OK to exit the TCP/IP Properties window Chapter 6 Auto Provisioning What is Auto Provisioning? Performing Auto Provisioning2825 Parameters Included in Auto Provisioning What is Auto Provisioning?Performing Auto Provisioning Password passwordFixed Mode Factory ResetPerforming Auto Provisioning Physical Characteristics Performance and Supported ConfigurationsAppendix A Technical Specifications External power adapterTraffic Management and QoS Management