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Performing system maintenance
Performing HiPath Wireless Controller software maintenance
A31003-W1050-U100-2-7619,
March 2008
HiPath Wireless Controller, Access Points and Convergence Software V5 R1 , C20/C2400 User Guide 327
• Confirm – The corresponding password for the user ID, to confirm it
was typed correctly.
•Directory – The directory on the server in which the image file is to
be stored.
•Filename – The name of the image file.The filename must end with
the .tgz extension.
5. If applicable, clear the Backup system image to option if you do not want to
save a backup image of your current system.
Caution: You should always backup your current system during the upgrade
process. Having a backup image of your system provides you the option of
restoring your system to its previous configuration, if needed.
6. Do one of the following:
• To schedule a backup, select the Schedule upgrade for option.
a) Use the Month, Day, Hour, and Minute drop-down lists to schedule
the upgrade.
b) Click Schedule upgrade.
c) Review the upgrade settings in the dialog box that is displayed. If
correct, click OK to confirm the upgrade. Once you confirm the
upgrade, the HWC Software tab fields become grayed out.
Note: A scheduled upgrade is not a recurring event. The HiPath Wireless
Controller only allows one scheduled upgrade to be scheduled at a time.
• To perform the upgrade now, select the Upgrade now option.
a) Click the Upgrade now button.
b) Review the upgrade settings in the dialog box that is displayed. If
correct, click OK to confirm the upgrade. Once you confirm the
upgrade, all sessions are closed. The Software maintenance window
is displayed, providing the status of the upgrade. The previous
software is uninstalled automatically. The new software is installed.
The HiPath Wireless Controller reboots automatically. The database
is updated and migrated.