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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.