5 trivial file transfer protocol (tftp) – Comtech EF Data CMR-5910 Manual User Manual
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Digicast Media Router Serial IP (SIP): CMR-5910 (MG-SIP) & CMR-5920 (MR-SIP)
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Device Management via User Interfaces - CMR-5910 (MG-SIP)
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4.5
Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP)
The MG-SIP support changes to the resident software and firmware by means of the
Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP). This enables changes to be made remotely via the
LAN interface. It is recommended to use Solarwinds TFTP server application (available
To modify the software and/or firmware, use the following procedures:
Configure the server as follows:
a)
File
!
Configuration
! Select the ‘
TFTP Root Directory
’. Set up the location
of the MG-SIP files.
b)
File
!
Configuration
! Select the ‘
Security
’ tab and make sure ‘
Transmit and
Receive
’ are selected.
c) Save
configuration.
The server is now configured for the file transfer process.
IMPORTANT
Because the MG-SIP stops processing data traffic during the
download process, it is recommended that this upgrade procedure be
performed during scheduled network down time.
Do
NOT remove power from the unit during the download process.
To modify code via Telnet:
Step
Procedure
1
Start up Solarwinds TFTP server – Ensure configuration as described
previously.
2
Ensure that the code provided by CEFD is located in the TFTP Root
directory.
3
Start up Telnet client and initiate a session with the MG-SIP as
described in the Terminal Interface section.
4 Select
‘A’ for Administrative.
5 Select
‘D’ for Download.
6
Enter the IP address of the TFTP server and wait for the message
“Upgrade complete. Press any key to continue.”
This code modification process can also be conducted via the Web Interface, under the
Administrative page, or the Terminal Interface under the Main Menu.
Under heavy traffic conditions, the TFTP transfer may take several
minutes. The transfer process reported by Solarwinds may show
greater than 100% transferred, but this is a normal condition. Be
patient and allow the transfer to take place.
IMPORTANT
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