Upgrade via ftp, 2 upgrade via ftp – HP 6212 User Manual

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8.2

Upgrade Via FTP

Follow the steps below to upgrade the firmware version of the Hotwire 6212 Router:

STEP 1: Connect the Router to a PC using the LAN cable. Set the PC to the same subnet as the
router (192.168.1.1).

STEP 2: Restore the default parameters to the Hotwire 6212 by holding down the device’s
Reset button until the Power LED turns red (about 5 seconds). Alternatively, you can reboot
the Hotwire 6212 by running the device software from the CD, and selecting the ERASE
command from the Erase and Reboot menu.

STEP 3: Start a Windows command prompt and enter the menu where the new firmware is
installed:

Example:

C:\Upgrade

STEP 4: Enter the command:

ftp 192.168.1.1

(router’s IP address)

STEP 5: At the USER prompt type

root

(small case)

STEP 6: At the Password prompt type

12345

STEP 7: After you see the message User logged in, type:

bin