Issuing System Commands
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To issue commands, click on the Commands operation button. Result: The Commands screen appears. Each tab allows a specific operation.

Figure: Commands Screen

Download

Use the Download tab to download Configuration, AP Image, and Bootloader files to the AP-3. A TFTP server must be running and configured to point to the directory containing the file.

If you don't have a TFTP server installed on your system, install the TFTP server from the CD. Select the "Xtras/SolarWinds" sub-directory, double-click "OEM-TFTP-Server.exe", and follow the directions given to complete the installation.

The Download tab shows version information and allows you to enter TFTP information as described below.

  • Server IP Address. Enter the TFTP server IP Address.
    Double-click on the TFTP server icon on your desktop and locate the IP address assigned to the TFTP server. Note: This is the IP address that will be used to point the Access Point to the AP Image file.
  • File Name. Enter the name of the file to be downloaded.
    Copy the updated AP Image file to the shared TFTP server folder. The default AP Image is located at C:/Program Files/Avaya_Wireless/AP/.
  • File Type. Select the proper file type. Choices include:
  • Config for configuration information, such as System Name, Contact Name, and so on.
  • Img for the AP Image (executable program).
  • BspBl for the Bootloader software.
  • File Operation. Select either Download, or Download & Reboot. You should reboot the AP-3 after downloading files.

Upload

Use the Upload tab to upload Configuration files from the AP-3. The TFTP server must be running, and configured to point to the directory that is to contain the uploaded file. We suggest you assign the file a meaningful name, which may include version or location information.

If you don't have a TFTP server installed on your system, install the TFTP server from the CD. Select the "Xtras/SolarWinds" sub-directory, double-click "OEM-TFTP-Server.exe", and follow the directions given to complete the installation.

  • Server IP Address. Enter the TFTP server IP Address.
    Double-click on the TFTP server icon on your desktop and locate the IP address assigned to the TFTP server. Note: This is the IP address that will be used to point the Access Point to the AP Image file.
  • File Name. Enter the name of the file to be uploaded.
    Copy the updated AP Image file to the shared TFTP server folder. The default AP Image is located at C:/Program Files/Avaya_Wireless/AP/.
  • File Type. Select Config.
  • File Operation. Select Upload.

Reboot

Use the Reboot tab to save configuration changes (if any) and reset the AP-3. Entering a value of 0 (zero) seconds causes an immediate reboot.

Note that the Reset tab, does not save configuration changes.

Reset

Use the Reset tab to restore the AP-3 to factory default conditions. The AP-3 may also be reset from the RESET button on indicator side of the unit. Since this will reset the current AP-3 IP Address, a new IP Address must be assigned. Please refer to "Initialization".

Help

To open Help, click the Help icon on any display screen.

During initialization, the AP-3 on-line help files are downloaded to the default location: C:\Program Files\Avaya_Wireless\AP\Help.

If you want to place these files on a shared drive, copy the Help folder to the new location, and then specify the new path in the Help Link box.