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Appendix C – Firmware Upgrade Using External TFTP Client 
Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiModem Wireless Modem with Ethernet Interface (S000375F) 
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Appendix C – Firmware Upgrade 
Using External TFTP Client  
 
 
Follow the steps below to install new firmware from the Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. Web site: 
 
 
Obtaining the Latest Firmware Version 
To obtain the latest version of the firmware, contact you Multi-Tech Sales Representative or contact Multi-Tech 
directly by phone or email: 
Phone: 763-785-3500 or 800-328-9717 
See the Multi-Tech Web site: 
www.multitech.com
 
 
 
1. 
Open the modem/router’s Web Management software using a Web Browser. Enter the Gateway Address  
http://192.168.2.1
 (default) and complete the login. 
2. 
Go to the IP Setup > General Configuration screen and check the Enable button for Firmware Upgrade 
under the TFTP Configuration at the button of the screen. 
3. 
Click Save & Restart located on the Menu bar. 
4. 
Then open the DOS screen by clicking the PC’s Start button and selecting Programs > Accessories > 
Command Prompt
5. 
At the C: prompt, enter the upload request by typing the following: 
tftp -i <ip-address> put <firmware-filename>-tftp.bin AMD-tftp.bin 
Then press Enter. 
 
Example:  
tftp -i 192.168.254.253 put c:\example.bin   (Press Enter) 
Definitions of the Upload Request Parameters: 
• 
<ip-address>
   
Address of the Serial-to-Ethernet Adapter to which you are uploading the firmware image. 
• 
<firmware filename>
  
Filename under which the firmware file was saved on your PC or local network. 
• 
AMD-tftp.bin <>
   
. This is a case-sensitive file name; type it as shown here. 
6. 
After the upgrade is completed, open the Web Management software to see if the new version shows.