Prestige 642R Series ADSL Router

10.7 Upload Firmware

Menu 24.7 -- System Maintenance - Upload Firmware allows you to upgrade the firmware and the configuration file via the console port. Note that this function erases the old data before installing the new one; please do not attempt to update unless you have the new firmware at hand. There are 2 components in the system: the router firmware and the configuration file, as shown next.

Menu 24.7 - System Maintenance - Upload Firmware

1.Upload System Firmware

2.Upload System Configuration File

Enter Menu Selection Number:

Figure 10-16 Menu 24.7 - System Maintenance - Upload Firmware

10.7.1 Upload Router Firmware

The firmware is the program that controls the functions of the Prestige. Menu 24.7.1 shows you the instructions for uploading the firmware. If you answer yes to the prompt, the Prestige will go into debug mode. Follow the procedure below to upload the firmware:

Step 1. Enter “atur” after the “Enter Debug Mode” message.

Step 2. Wait for the “Starting XMODEM upload” message before activating Xmodem upload on your terminal.

Step 3. After successful firmware upload, enter “atgo” to restart the Prestige.

Menu 24.7.1 -- System Maintenance - Upload Router Firmware

To upload router firmware:

1.Enter "y" at the prompt below to go into debug mode.

2.Enter "atur" after "Enter Debug Mode" message.

3.Wait for "Starting XMODEM upload" message before activating Xmodem upload on your terminal.

4.After successful firmware upload, enter "atgo" to restart the router.

Warning: Proceeding with the upload will erase the current router firmware.

Do You Wish To Proceed:(Y/N)

Figure 10-17 Menu 24.7.1 - Uploading Router Firmware

System Maintenance

10-13

Page 133
Image 133
ZyXEL Communications 642R Series manual Upload Firmware, Upload Router Firmware, 10-13