Configuring the AP
20. The download is complete when the UI displays:
Download Successful
Updating AP
Update Successful
If the firmware update fails, the UI displays an error code indicating the cause.
The AP automatically resets after all file transfers are completed.
•Exit the communication program to terminate the session.
•Repeat this process for other APs in the network.
2.15Auto Upgrade all APs Through Messaging
The Update ALL access points option upgrades or downgrades the firmware of all associated APs with the same Net_ID (ESS) on the same subnet and includes all recognized hardware platforms regardless of firmware version. The initiating AP sends the correct filename for each Symbol platform.
The initiating AP does not send update commands to
Users can find the specific APs that have firmware upgraded or downgraded on the Known APs screen. The time interval between the WNMP update firmware commands for updating each AP is 2 seconds. This interval prevents more than one AP from accessing the TFTP server and causing network congestion.
The Ethernet TFTP upgrade method requires a connection between the AP and PC on the same Ethernet segment. Verify the PC has a TFTP server running on it. Running the server requires third party software like FTP PC/ TCP for DOS or OnNet™ for Windows.
The wireless TFTP upgrade method requires a connection between
the AP and a TFTP server. The TFTP server can be running on a Symbol Spectrum24 device.
Updating the firmware requires a TFTP server running in the background.
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