Dimension ES-2008 Ethernet Switch

Chapter 18

Firmware and Configuration File

Maintenance

This chapter shows you how to upgrade the firmware and configuration file and create configuration backup files.

18.1 Filename Convention

The firmware or the configuration files do not have any filename conventions. There is not specific file extension or filenames that you need to follow. Therefore, you can specify any names or file extensions for the firmware and the configuration files.

However, it is recommended to use the “.bin” file extension for the firmware file and “.rom” for the configuration file to manage the files.

The filename must be less than 15 ASCII characters if you use theweb configurator.

Visit www.zyxel.com to download the latest version of firmware for your switch.

18.2 Firmware Upgrade

This section shows you how to perform firmware upgrades. .

Download the correct firmware for your switch model fromwww.zyxel.comUpgrading wrong firmware version will render the fiber/gigabit portuseless for switch models with a fiber/gigabit port.WARNING!DO NOT INTERRUPT THE FILE TRANSFER PROCESS AS THISMAY PERMANENTLY DAMAGE YOUR SWITCH.

To upload firmware to your switch via the web configurator, you need to run tftp server on your computer. In the event of your network being down, uploading files is only possible with a direct connection to your switch via the console port.

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