Ftp access for firmware/configuration uploads – Efficient Networks SpeedStream 5600 Series User Manual
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Accessing the Router
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2
When the MSDOS window appears, enter
telnet 10.0.0.1
or
telnet speedstream
.
3
This will bring up a
Telnet
window which will display the command
prompt for the router’s command line interface.
4
Refer to “Command Line Interface” on page 20 for details on the user
interface.
FTP Access for Firmware/Configuration Uploads
The router provides an FTP server and can accept FTP client commands
from an external host. Using FTP, you can
•
Upload a new revision of the router firmware
•
Save the router’s current configuration to a file on the host computer
and then upload the configuration to another 5600 series router.
NOTE: A configuration file saved from a Bridge 1.1.x router can not be
loaded on a router running the Router/Bridge 2.0 firmware. However, a
configuration file saved from a router running Router/Bridge 1.0 can
be uploaded to a router running version 2.0 firmware.
To log into the router via FTP:
1
If using Windows on a PC, select
Start
>
Programs
>
Command
Prompt
. If on a UNIX system, bring up a shell window.
2
When the MSDOS window appears, enter:
ftp 10.0.0.1
3
At the
User
prompt, enter the username “
Anonymous
”
4
At the FTP command prompt, type in:
binary
5
Refer to “Command Line Interface” on page 20 for details on the user
interface.