ThingMagic Astra - Manual (Page 49)

Controlling the Reader
Astra User Guide 49
Boot Option Settings
The boot option settings specify the location of downloadable firmware, configuration files
and their optional parameters, and the location of a syslog server to which all Reader
events may be sent.
Table 5: Boot Option Settings
Setting Description
Boot Config Options Optional parameters used when downloading a new configuration file to the
Reader.
-f : Force a downgrade if config file version is lower than that currently running on
the Reader.
-p : Preserve configuration settings under a wipe.
-w : Wipe flash memory and settings.
-a : Add the Reader’s MAC address to the download filename.
Boot Config URI to the tm.conf file to be downloaded on startup. Specify local:default for local
tm.config file.
Boot Firmware
Options Same as Boot Config options. Used when downloading new firmware to the
Reader.
Boot Firmware URL to the firmware file to be downloaded at startup.
Syslog Host Hostname for remote logging. All log levels in syslog are sent to this host.