Use one of the following to manually update the firmware:
The files required for firmware updates are DSAP_FW.BIN and INTL_HTM.bin.
The Ethernet TFTP update method requires a connection between the access point and a computer on the same Ethernet segment. Make sure the computer has a TFTP server running on it. Running the server requires third-party software like NetManage, Inc. PC/TCP* for DOS or OnNet* for Windows*. The wireless TFTP update method requires a connection between the access point and a TFTP server. The TFTP server can be running on a computer connected to the network though a wireless network card.
During the transfer the Wired LAN Activity light on the access point does NOT flash. To view the file transfer log, switch to the TFTP application. The access point resets when the file transfer and FLASH programming completes.
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CAUTION: If using Telnet to connect to the access point through an Ethernet interface, do not use the Use XMODEM to Update Access Point's Firmware option. This option causes the access point to reset and look for the firmware file over the serial interface. |
The Xmodem upgrade method requires a direct connection between the access point and computer using a null-modem serial cable and software like HyperTerminal* for Windows 98*. Xmodem supports file transfers between terminal emulation programs and the access point.
Before you update the access point:
The instructions below describe how to use Hyper Terminal on a computer running Windows.
emulation |
ANSI |
bits per second |
19200 |
data bits |
8 |
stop bits |
1 |
parity |
none |
flow control |
none |
Downloading firmware using XMODEM. Send firmware with XMODEM now ...
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CAUTION: Make sure the file is correct before sending. An incorrect file can render the access point inoperable. |
Click Send.
Hyper Terminal displays a progress bar during the transfer process. The download is complete when the terminal screen displays:
Download Successful Updating AP Update Successful
If the transfer fails, the access point displays an error message indicating the cause.
If you are downloading both files, repeat the steps, beginning at step 10, to download the next file and avoid a transfer time-out error.
The access point automatically resets after the file transfer completes. Exit the communication program to terminate the session.
The Use TFTP to update ALL Access Points option upgrades or downgrades the firmware of all associated access points with the same Network Name (SSID) on the same subnet and includes all recognized hardware platforms regardless of firmware version. The initiating access point sends the correct file name for each Intel® PRO/Wireless 2011B LAN Access Point. The initiating access point does not send update commands to non-Intel devices.
You can find the specific access points that will have their firmware upgraded or downgraded on the Known APs screen. The interval between the update firmware commands for each access point is two seconds. This interval prevents multiple one access points from accessing the TFTP server and causing network congestion.
The Ethernet TFTP update method requires a connection between the access point and a computer on the same Ethernet segment. Make sure the computer has a TFTP server running on it. Running the server requires third-party software like NetManage, Inc. PC/TCP* for DOS or OnNet* for Windows*. The wireless TFTP update method requires a connection between the access point and a TFTP server. The TFTP server can be running on a computer connected to the network though a wireless network card.
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CAUTION: Make sure the file name is DSAP_FW.BIN and INTL_HTM.bin unless the you changed the filename. |
To view the file transfer log, switch to the TFTP application. The access point resets when the file transfer and FLASH programming completes.
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