Upgrading Firmware From Failsafe Kernel; Running Diagnostics - Nokia IP40 User Manual

The appliance displays the appropriate message depending on success or failure of firmware
upgrade.

Upgrading Firmware from Failsafe Kernel

If the firmware of your device gets corrupted, and your device is not working properly, you need
to reload the firmware in it. You can reload your firmware by using the Faisafe Kernel.
You can use the OOB feature in the IP40 for remote HTTPS or SSH access and to perform
firmware upgrades.
Note
Failsafe kernel does not provide any other function other than reloading the firmware.
To upgrade firmware through OOB from the failsafe kernel
1. Boot in to the failsafe kernel. See
2. After booting, dial in to the appliance with username admin and password password.
Note
IP40 uses the IP address 192.168.40.1 for the dial-up interface.
3. Open a Telnet session to IP40 by using the preceding IP address and username/password
information.
4. Upload the firmware file to the device by using FTP or TFTP. You are prompted to confirm
firmware upgrade when the upload is completed.
5. Upgrade the device firmware by clicking Yes. IP40 verifies whether the firmware file you
uploaded is valid before upgrading.

Running Diagnostics

You can view technical information about Nokia IP40 Security Platform hardware, firmware,
license, network status, and subscription services.
This information is useful for troubleshooting. You can copy and paste the information into the
body of an email and send it to technical support.
To run diagnostics
1. Click Setup on the main menu.
The Internet page appears.
2. Click the Firmware tab.
The Firmware page appears.
Nokia IP40 Security Platform User's Guide v1.1
Upgrading Firmware from Failsafe Kernel
"Failsafe Mode" on page 220 for more details.
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