Specifications

Mediatrix 4100

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C HAPTER

Software Download

This chapter describes how to download a software version available on the designated software server into

the Mediatrix 4100.

You have the choice to perform the software download by using the TFTP or HTTP protocol. You can also

configure the Mediatrix 4100 to automatically update its software version.

Before Downloading

To download a software, you may need to setup the following applications on your computer:

 TFTP server with proper root path

 MIB browser (with the current Mediatrix 4100 MIB tree)

You can use the MIB browser built in the Media5’s Unit Manager Network. See “

Unit Manager

Network – Element Management System” on page xvii for more details.

 Software upgrade zip file

 SNTP server properly configured

 HTTP server with proper root path

 Syslog daemon (optional)

Configuring the TFTP Server

If you are to perform a software download by using the TFTP protocol, you must install a TFTP (Trivial File

Transfer Protocol) server running on the PC designated as the software file server. This PC must not have a

firewall running. Media5 also recommends to place the PC and the Mediatrix 4100 in the same subnet.

It is assumed that you know how to set the TFTP root path. If not, refer to your TFTP server’s documentation.

Configuring the SNTP Server

If you are to use the automatic software update feature (see “Automatic Software Update” on page 124 for

more details), you must have a time server SNTP that is accessible and properly configured. It is assumed

that you know how to configure your SNTP server. If not, refer to your SNTP server’s documentation. You can

also refer to “Chapter 14 -

SNTP Settings” on page 157 for more details on how to configure the Mediatrix 4100

for a SNTP server.

Configuring the HTTP Server

If you are to perform a software download by using the HTTP protocol, you must install a HTTP server running

on the PC designated as the server host. This PC must not have a firewall running. Media5 also recommends

to place the PC and the Mediatrix 4100 in the same subnet.

It is assumed that you know how to set the root path. If not, refer to your HTTP server’s documentation.