54 Starting and Configuring the Device
Software Download
The software download procedure is performed when a new version must be downloaded to replace the
corrupted files, update or upgrade the system software. To download software from the Startup menu:
1
From the Startup menu,
press [1]
. The following prompt appears:
Downloading code using XMODEM
2
When using the HyperTerminal, click
Transfer
on the HyperTerminal Menu Bar.
3
In the
Filename
field, enter the file path for the file to be downloaded.
4
Ensure that the
Xmodem
protocol is selected in the
Protocol
field.
5
Press
Send
. The software is downloaded.
NOTE: After software download, the device reboots automatically.
NOTE: The length of time taken by the download varies according to the tool used.
Erase FLASH File
In some cases, the device configuration must be erased. If the configuration is erased, all parameters
configured via CLI, EWS or SNMP must be reconfigured.
Erasing the Device Configuration
1
From the Startup menu,
press [2]
within two seconds to erase flash file. The following message is
displayed:
Warning! About to erase a Flash file.
Are you sure (Y/N)? y
2
Press
Y
. The following message is displayed.
Write Flash file name (Up to 8 characters, Enter for none.):config
File config (if present) will be erased after system initialization
======== Press Enter To Continue ========
3
Enter
config
as the name of the flash file. The configuration is erased and the device reboots.
4
Repeat the device initial configuration.
Password Recovery
If a password is lost, the Password Recovery procedure can be called from the Startup menu.
The procedure enables entry to the device once without password.
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