Brocade Mobility 5181 Access Point Product Reference Guide (Supporting software release 4.4.0.0) - Manual (Page 101)

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Updating device firmware
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If restoring the access point’s factory default firmware, you must export the certificate file
BEFORE restoring the access point’s factory default configuration. Import the file back after the
updated firmware is installed.
If a firmware update is required, use the Firmware Update screen to specify a filename and define
a file location for updating the firmware.
NOTE
The firmware file must be available from an FTP or TFTP site to perform the update.
CAUTION
Make sure a copy of the Mobility 5181 Access Point’s configuration is exported before updating
the firmware.
To conduct a firmware update on the Mobility 5181 Access Point:
1. Export the Mobility 5181 Access Point current configuration settings before updating the
firmware to have the most recent settings available after the firmware is updated.
Refer to “Importing/exporting configurations” on page 81 for instructions on exporting the
Mobility 5181 Access Point’s current configuration to have it available after the firmware is
updated.
2. Select System Configuration - > Firmware Update from the Mobility 5181 Access Point menu
tree.