ADTRAN Atlas 550 - Manual (Page 201)

Chapter 14. ADTRAN Utilities
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Saving the Current Configuration to a TFTP Server
Before trying to save a configuration, ensure that the TFTP Server is running.
If you are using the ADTRAN TFTP Server program, the server automatical-
ly enables when you start the program. Also, please note the following:
• A level 3 or better password is required for a configuration download—
the same level required to modify most configuration parameters.
Please consult the ATLAS 550 administrator if level 3 access is not avail-
able.
• Some TFTP Servers constrain filename formats. For example, a TFTP
Server running on a PC under any platform may only permit 8.3 format
filenames (8 characters, period, and three extension characters).
To save the current configuration, follow these steps:
Successful Transfer
The P REVIOUS T RANSFER S TATUS field indicates success or failure of the
transfer. If successful, the field reads TFTP Download Complete , and the C UR -
RENT T RANSFER S TATUS field displays Idle . The file is now present on the
TFTP Server. (For the ADTRAN TFTP Server, it is stored in the installation
directory or the directory you specified.)
Unsuccessful Transfer
There are various reasons why a configuration download may fail. For ex-
ample, the server may not allow the specific filename to be created or over-
written, the specified directory path may not be valid, or there may not be
Instructions for Saving the Current Configuration
Step Action
1
Use Telnet and log in to the ATLAS 550 for which you want to save
the configuration file.
2
Select the S YSTEM U TILITY menu, then the C ONFIG T RANSFER
menu.
3
Set the TFTP Server IP Address to the IP address of the machine
running the TFTP Server program. (If you are using the ADTRAN
TFTP Server, the IP address displays in the Status field.)
4
Change the TFTP Server filename to a unique filename for saving
the configuration file to the remote server. (Enter the complete
directory path to the file.)
5
Move to the S AVE C ONFIG R EMOTELY button and press Enter.
Press Y to confirm the transfer request.
TFTP is not secure. No passwords are required for client access.
Anyone can access files through the IP port on the server machine if
they know the target file’s name. For security purposes, close this
utility as soon as you have finished using it.