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7.2.2 Manual System Software Management via
BOOTP Server
SpeedTouch™ system
software management
The SpeedTouch™ system software is based on BOOTP, a standard mechanism used
for booting diskless stations.
The SpeedTouch™ is able to slip in BOOTP mode, allowing a BOOTP server to manage
the SpeedTouch™ file system, and submit upgrade files to it.
for booting diskless stations.
The SpeedTouch™ is able to slip in BOOTP mode, allowing a BOOTP server to manage
the SpeedTouch™ file system, and submit upgrade files to it.
Important note
It is recommended only to use the procedure described below in case you are familiar
with the use of a BOOTP server, and the mechanisms on which BOOTP is based.
Upgrading the system software via the procedure described below will reset the Speed-
Touch™ to its factory default settings. Therefore, prior to performing an upgrade of the
system software it is recommended to back up the SpeedTouch™ configuration.
with the use of a BOOTP server, and the mechanisms on which BOOTP is based.
Upgrading the system software via the procedure described below will reset the Speed-
Touch™ to its factory default settings. Therefore, prior to performing an upgrade of the
system software it is recommended to back up the SpeedTouch™ configuration.
Before you start
You need a third party BOOTP server installed on the computer from which you want
to perform the SpeedTouch™ system software upgrade.
Make sure that the SpeedTouch™ is connected to your computer via its Ethernet port.
In case of a SpeedTouch™ with USB connectivity, please disconnect the USB interface,
if used, to avoid communication errors during the system software upgrade.
to perform the SpeedTouch™ system software upgrade.
Make sure that the SpeedTouch™ is connected to your computer via its Ethernet port.
In case of a SpeedTouch™ with USB connectivity, please disconnect the USB interface,
if used, to avoid communication errors during the system software upgrade.
Note
It is not possible to upgrade your modem if you are wirelessly connected.
You will need the SpeedTouch™ Medium Access Control (MAC) address of your
SpeedTouch™ device. To retrieve this address see
SpeedTouch™ device. To retrieve this address see
.
Make sure a valid SpeedTouch™ system software image file is available on your local
disk.
disk.