Specifications

services at either reboot or login (depending on the service and operating system). These settings apply to all
users on this client.
NOTE: Before you can use the client−side NetSight TFTP server for firmware downloads, you must
configure the server in the Alternate Firmware Servers view in the Options windows. For
complete instructions, see How to Set Up Alternate Firmware Download Servers.
Click areas in the window for more information.
Automatic Launch
Select the checkbox for each service that you want to automatically launch at login:
NetSight BOOTP (Windows only) − Automatically launch the service at login. This service
must be running to provide BOOTP services to network devices. Linux and Solaris systems
provide their own BOOTP services.
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NetSight TFTP − Automatically launch the service at either reboot or login (depending on
the operating system). The TFTP service must be running to perform firmware downloads.
On Linux and Solaris systems, the TFTP service is started when the workstation reboots. On
Windows, the TFTP service is started when you log in to the workstation. You must specify a
TFTP root directory in the section below.
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TFTP Settings
Use this section to configure the NetSight TFTP service that is installed on the client workstation as part of
the Client−Only configuration. The client−side NetSight TFTP service can be used to provide alternate
firmware download capability for remote devices. Before you can use the client−side NetSight TFTP server
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