Lantronix WiSpan - Manual (Page 37)

WiSpan User Guide 37
9 9 : : U U p p d d a a t t i i n n g g F F i i r r m m w w a a r r e e
This chapter explains how to obtain and update the unit’s firmware.
Obtaining Firmware
Obtain the most up-to-date firmware and release notes for the unit from the Lantronix
web site (
www.lantronix.com ) or by using anonymous FTP ( ftp.lantronix.com/pub ).
Reloading Firmware
There are several ways to update the unit’s internal operational code (*ROM) using TFTP
or by the setup port. You can also update the unit’s internal web interface (*COB) using
TFTP.
Here are typical names for those files. Check the Lantronix web site for the latest
versions and release notes.
Table 9-1. Firmware Files
ROM File COB
wspn_6504.rom wspn_webm_1603.cob (Web-Manager)
Using TFTP: Graphical User Interface
To download new firmware from a computer:
1. Use a TFTP client to send a binary file to the unit (*.ROM to upgrade the unit's
internal operational code and *.COB to upgrade its internal Web interface).
Note: TFTP requires the .ROM (binary) version of the unit's internal
operational code.
2. In the TFTP server field, enter the IP address of the unit you are upgrading.
3. Select Upload operation and Binary format.
4. Enter the full path of the firmware file in the Local file name field.
5. In the Remote file name field, enter the current internal operational code or WEB1
for the internal Web interface.
6. Click the Upload Now button to transfer the file to the unit.