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81 Appendix C – Command Line Interface (CLI)
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Command Steps
copy ftp: filename Copies or downloads a file such as a software upgrade from the
FTP server to the AirPair. Note: the software file must be in the
FTP root directory on the FTP server.
Notes:
The software file must be in the FTP root directory on the FTP
server.
(a) the system is completely operational during this process; (b) if the
download is aborted because of a power failure, broken cable or
because you abort the download, you must repeat the download
process again.
The software download commands do not invoke an FTP session.
Instead, they invoke a program which executes commands, including
an FTP get command. Common FTP commands are not available to
the user.
Sequence:
copy ftp: filename press Enter
The system displays the message:
Enter the IP address of FTP server followed by the Enter key:
Enter the IP address of the FTP server:
<IP address> press Enter
Notes:
IP addresses use decimal dot notation. This format consists of four
numbers separated by periods, e.g., 192.169.123.132.
If you do not enter an IP address using decimal dot notation, the
system displays the message:
Invalid IP address entered. Please Enter the IP address of FTP
server followed by the Enter key:
If you do not enter the valid IP address, the system displays the
message:
Download aborted!!!
If you enter a correct IP address, the system displays the message:
Copy new software to system? Enter Y (yes) or N (no):
To copy the software:
enter Y and press Enter
The system displays the following messages as it copies the file:
Download has started!!!
Loading new image in RAM Memory …
Erasing Flash XXX
Writing new image to Flash Memory …
Calculating checksum CCCC
Checksum: XXXXXXX
Download Complete!
Reboot the system for the new software to take effect.
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