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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 331
• 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 that is to
be retrieved is stored.
• Filename – The name of the image file to retrieve.
• Destination – Select the location where the image file is to be saved:
•Flash – The image file will be saved on the flash memory card.
• Local – The image file will be saved on the HiPath Wireless
Controller.
4. Click Get Image now. The FTP Image window is displayed, providing the
status and results of the FTP upload. The image is uploaded onto your
system and added to the Select upgrade list.
5. In the Select upgrade list, click the image file you want to upgrade to.
6. If applicable, backup the current system image:
• To save the backup image locally, select the Flash option, and then type
a file name for the backup image in the Filename box. The filename must
end with the .tgz extension.
• To save the backup image on a remote FTP server, select the Remote
option, and then type the following:
• FTP Server – The IP address of the FTP server that will store the
image file.
• User ID – The user ID used to log in to the FTP server.
• Password – The corresponding password for the user ID.
• 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.
7. 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.