Reprogramming Menu - GE MDS iNET Series Reference Manual

2.9.1 Reprogramming Menu

The transceiver has two copies of the firmware (microprocessor code) used for the operating system and
applications. One copy is "active" and the second one is standing by, ready to be used once activated. You
can load new firmware into the inactive position and place it in service whenever you desire.
From time-to-time GE MDS offers upgrades to the transceiver firmware. Loading new firmware into the
unit will not alter any privileges provided by Authorization Keys and does not require the transceiver be
taken off-line until you want to operate the unit from the newly installed firmware image.
Firmware images are available free-of-charge at
NOTE:
MDS iNET firmware may not be installed in MDS iNET-II radios, or vice-versa.
NOTE:
When upgrading to firmware 6.0.0 or later, the unit creates internal files following the first reboot.
This one-time process delays the response of the HTTP interface for 5-10 minutes. If DC power
is cycled (turned off and back on) during this process, the files will have to be created again. It is
recommended that you wait until this 5-10 minute process is complete before verifying operation
of HTTP, HTTPS, or SSH.
NOTE:
Always read the release notes for downloaded firmware. Some versions may not be compatible
over the air, or with the particular unit you have.
•
TFTP Host Address
] This same IP address is used in other screens/functions (reprogramming, logging, and so
address
on). Changing it here also changes it for other screens/functions.
• —Name of file to be received from the TFTP server.
Filename
[
Any 40-character alphanumeric string
May require sub-directory, for example:
• —Time in seconds the TFTP server will wait for a packet ACK (acknowledgment)
TFTP Timeout
from the transceiver before canceling the file transfer. [
• —Initiates the file transfer from the TFTP server. The new file is placed into inactive
Retrieve File
firmware image. [
• —Initiate the verification of the integrity of firmware file held in unit.
Image Verify
• —Initiate the copying of the active firmware into the inactive image.
Image Copy
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Figure 2-75. Reprogramming Menu
—IP address of the host computer from which to get the file. [
] Verify that this corresponds to the TFTP directory location.
\firmware\inet\inet-4_4_0.ipk
]
Y, N
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2 to 60 seconds; 10
Any valid IP
[1, 2]
[Y, N]
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