Specifications

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Upgrade Procedure To upgrade the transceiver firmware file (filename.gpk), use the proce-
dure below.
1. Launch a TFTP server on a PC connected either directly or via a
LAN to the transceiver Ethernet port (
LAN). Configure the server to
allow downloads from the directory containing the firmware image
file.
2. Connect to the entraNET MS using a Web browser or Telnet session
via the LAN, or Terminal emulator via the COM1 port, whichever is
easier.
3. Go to the entraNET MS Reprogramming Menu.
(Main Menu>Maintenance Menu>Reprogramming Menu)
4. Fill in the information for the following:
• TFTP Host Address—IP Address of server (host computer) run-
ning TFTP server.
• Retrieve File—Name of file (filename.gpk) to be pulled from the
TFTP server holding the firmware file.
5. Pull the firmware file through the TFTP server into the entraNET
radio.
(Main Menu>Maintenance Menu>Reprogramming Menu>Retrieve File)
• Transfer status messages are displayed at the PC. You can can-
cel the transfer at any time by pressing C.
• If the transfer does not start, verify that the AP and the PC can
PING each other.
6. Restart the transceiver with the new firmware image to make it
active.
Main Menu>Maintenance Menu>Reprogramming Menu>Reboot Device
7. Test the transceiver for normal operation.
End of procedure.
8.2 USING CONFIGURATION SCRIPTS
Configuration scripts can be created and downloaded from the trans-
ceiver that contain a wealth of information on the radio. This file can
serve many purposes, not the least of which is to keep a copy of the radio
configuration at a point in time. These files can also be used to view the
setup of a radio without needing to connect to it. Examining archival
files can be a useful source of information during troubleshooting.
The next few sections describe the contents of this file, and explain how
to use it as a template for configuring multiple transceivers with the
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