Arcadian Networks Inc. V390I Manuale Utente
Chapter 5 Maintenance
V290iA User Guide
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Upgrading Software
The V390i has two upgradeable software elements:
The V384+ A UHF modem. The standard procedure for upgrading the modem is
performed using the NMS (refer to the NMS User Guide). A local software upgrade
is rarely performed (refer to Upgrading the V384+A Software Locally on page 51).
performed using the NMS (refer to the NMS User Guide). A local software upgrade
is rarely performed (refer to Upgrading the V384+A Software Locally on page 51).
The Cisco IOS software. The software upgrade is performed by Cisco tools. Refer to
the Cisco 3200 release notes:
the Cisco 3200 release notes:
http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/access/mar_3200/mar_rlsn/index.htm
Upgrading the V384+A Software Locally
To locally upgrade the V384+A:
1. Ensure that the latest release of the V390i software is loaded on a laptop that is
running a TFTP server, such as the pumpkin TFTP server that is supplied with the
Base Station CD.
Base Station CD.
2. Make sure the TFTP server is activated, and set the server download directory to
permit access to the directory in which the software package is located.
3. Use a direct Ethernet cable to connect the laptop’s LAN interface to one of the
V390i’s LAN interfaces: FE0X, FE1X or FE2X.
4. Make sure the laptop’s NIC parameters are:
IP Address: 10.0.0.10.
Subnet Mast: 255.255.255.0.
Default Router: 10.0.0.30.
5. If the laptop has more then one NIC, make sure that no other NIC on the laptop has
a default router.
6. Disconnect the RF Cable from the V390i and then turn the V390i ON.
7. Connect a serial cable from the serial port on the laptop to the Router Console port
on the interface panel.
8. Start Telnet on the laptop (refer to Creating a Local Telnet Connection on page 33')
and verify the connection with the V390i.
9. Type cd i to go to the IpHal directory.
10. Type dload <ipaddress> <image_name>, where:
ipaddress
is the IP address of the laptop running the TFTP server.
image_name
is the filename of the software package.
The download process takes a few moments. When download is complete, the V384+A
resets itself.
resets itself.