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The M7140 Advanced
Features
This chapter describes some of the advanced features of the M7140 Desktop terminal.
File Transfer Protocol (FTP)
The M7140 Desktop terminal includes a client side FTP program which makes it very easy to
upload and download files and data. Almost any computer using almost any FTP program can
send and receive files to and from the M7140 using the radio link. The “host” computer must
have a logical network connection to the M7140. This can be tested by either “pinging” the
M7140 or “pinging” the host from the M7140. See the M7140 User Manual for more details.
Once you have established connectivity you will need the M7140’s IP address, the user name
of “aml” and a password of “turk182” to start the FTP session. The current M7140 IP
address can be determined by using the M7140 menu system and selecting Network Settings”
The M7140 Web Server Application
The M7140 Desktop terminal includes a built-in web server which makes it incredibly easy to
upgrade the operating system or add a new startup splash screen. The “host” computer must
have a logical network connection to the M7140. This can be tested by either “pinging” the
M7140 or “pinging” the host from the M7140. See the M7140 User Manual for more details.
By opening any standard web browser (i.e. Internet Explorer), you can type in the M7140’s IP
address and the M7140 will send back a unique web page screen. By using this web page
screen you can update the Linux operating system or modify the startup splash screen. The
web page screen shows instructions on how this is done and update files can be downloaded
off the AML website www.amltd.com.
The M7140 Memory Allocation
To reduce cost and increase reliability, the M7140 does not have a mechanical hard drive like
a standard PC. All programs and data must be stored in the M7140’s electronic memory
devices. The M7140 has two types of electronic memory devices, Flash and RAM.
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