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ADSL Modem/Router User’s Guide
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5.2 Using BootP / TFTP Servers
About BootP and TFTP Servers
The BootP and TFTP servers are used to transfer the configuration and application
information to the Gateway through the Ethernet connection. The BootP server
provides the IP address for the Gateway. The TFTP server provides the application
and configuration for the Gateway.
1. Download an updated software image file from your Service Provider and save it to
your hard drive.
2. Make sure the HUB-PC switch of your ADSL Modem/Router is in the PC position (PC
Link LED should be ON).
3. Make sure the modem is connected to your PC through the Ethernet interface and the
Console Port on the modem is connected to your PC’s COM port.
4. Run a terminal emulation program such as HyperTerminal.
5. Run a BOOTP server program. Configure your BOOTP server. Enter the update
filename, the MAC address of your modem and assign an IP address to the modem.
6. Run a TFTP server program. Configure your TFTP server, for example, the root directory.
Most BOOTP and TFTP services can be used. Some software even combine both a
BOOTP server and TFTP server. (The following diagram should be regarded as a
general reference only. The basic procedures, however, are similar for any BootP
server).
5. Software Upgrade