User guide

System Configuration
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Updating Firmware
You can upgrade new access point software from a local file on the management
workstation, or from an FTP or TFTP server.
After upgrading to new software, you must reboot the access point to implement the
new code. Until a reboot occurs, the access point will continue to run the software it
was using before the upgrade started.
Note: The software file can be downloaded from a PC using a wired or wireless
connection. However, it is strongly recommended to use a wired connection for
downloading new software.
Upgrade via the Web Page
This web page allows you to download a new software code file from the local web
management station to the access point using HTTP.
Figure 4-16. Web Page Upgrade
The displayed items on this page can be described as follows:
• New Firmware File — Specifies the name of the code file on the local web
management station. You can use the Browse button to locate the image file locally
on the management station.
• Start Upgrade — Starts the download process. Be sure to allow enough time for
the download to complete before rebooting the access point.