Specifications

Upgrading the RoamAbout AP Firmware
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Using the Access Point 2000 Console Port
Do not choose the Save command when using the Upgrade Flash command.
1. Make sure that you have properly configured a BootP/TFTP server.
2. Choose Module-Specific Options from the Access Point Installation Menu.
3. Choose Upgrade Flash from the next menu.
4. Choose BootP Server if a BootP server has been configured with the correct file.
Choose TFTP Server if you wish to upgrade the AP with a specific image. If choosing
TFTP Server, you will be prompted for the server IP address and image file name.
5. Follow the online instructions to complete the upgrade.
Using the AP Hardware Reset Button
The AP hardware reset button (labeled as S1 on the unit) forces the AP to download a
firmware image and reset to factory default values. Use the reset button when you are
unable to reload or upgrade the AP using the AP Manager or console port (i.e, should the
AP firmware suffer data corruption).
To use the reset button, perform the following:
1. Remove the power from the AP.
2. If this is an Access Point or Access Point 2000, restore the AC power then press the
reset button on the AP. If an image is not available, the AP waits approximately three
minutes then resets to factory default values.
3. If this is a RoamAbout R2, restore the power and perform the following:
a) Wait until the LEDs begin flashing (approximately 20 seconds after restoring
power).
b) Insert a toothpick or equivalent into the reset hole on the R2. This must happen
during the time the LEDs are flashing (approximately 7 seconds). Otherwise, a
new image is not downloaded.
If an image is available, the R2 downloads the image and resets to factory default
settings.
If an image is not available, you must remove and restore power for the R2 to
restore the existing image and current settings.