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Upgrading the Firmware

This section describes how to upgrade the firmware, which can be done from the web interface using HTTP or FTP.

Do not leave your browser until you are prompted to reboot.

HTTP or TFTP Upgrade Procedure

If your hardware is okay, make sure you are running the latest firmware version available. Check the Digi Support site (http://ftp.digi.com/support/ firmware) for the latest firmware and/or POST updates for your device

1. Download a copy of the firmware file.

2. Access the Digi device server’s web interface by entering the Digi device server’s IP address in a browser’s URL window and log on (User

Name root , Password dbps ).

3. Choose Update Firmware from main menu.

4. Browse to the location on your system where the firmware has been saved, select the correct file, and click Update.

5. Reboot the device when prompted.

6. Access the Digi device server’s web interface and verify on the Information Page that the Firmware version has been successfully updated.

Command Line

If you want to use the command line to upgrade firmware, use the boot command. See the Digi One/PortServer TS Command Reference for more information.

Copying the Configuration to and from a Remote Host

This section discusses copying the configuration to a remote host and from a remote host, which means you can configure the Digi device remotely by entering commands in a text file and then copying the file to the Digi device.

When To Use Remote Configuration

Typically, you use remote configuration when you have several device servers with similar configurations and want to keep a master configuration on a remote host, from which you can easily create variations for downloading to individual device servers.

Rules for Editing a Configuration file

Here are some rules for editing a configuration file on a remote host:

• Edit the file with any text editor.

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• Each line of the file must start with a set command, such as set user or set line. In other words, do not let commands wrap to the next line if your editor supports this function.

HTTP Procedure

1. Access the web interface by entering the device server IP address in a browser’s URL window.

2. Log on to the device server as root . The default password is dbps .

3. From the main menu, choose Admin > HTTP CpConf.

4. To copy a file from the host you are on do the following:

— Choose Browse, select the file, and then choose Submit.

— Follow the prompts to complete this procedure.

5. To copy a file to a remote host, do the following:

— Right click on the Download current config link.

— Choose Save Target as

— Specify a file name and then choose Save.

6. Follow the prompts to complete this task.

TFTP Procedure

1. Ensure that TFTP is running on the remote host.

2. Access the web interface by entering the device server IP address in a browser’s URL window.

3. Log on to the device server as root . The default password is dbps .

4. From the main menu, choose Admin > TFTP CpConf.

5. Choose either Copy configuration to a TFTP server or Copy configuration from a TFTP server.

6. Specify an IP address and a file name and then choose Submit.

7. Follow the prompts to complete this task.

Command Line

If you want to use the command line to copy the configuration to and from a remote host, use the cpconf command. See the Digi One/PortServer TS

Command Reference for more information.

Resetting Device Server Configuration to Defaults

Use this topic to reset the device server configuration to defaults.

Note: This procedure causes the device server to lose all configuration changes. If you have a complex configuration, contact Digi before performing for information on saving your configuration.

Procedure

1. Use a pen, the point of a paper clip, or some other device to press the recessed button on the front panel.

2. While holding down the button, power on the device server.

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3. When the 1-5-1 LED pattern is displayed, release the button.

The device boots up.

Commands for Resetting the Configuration to Defaults

Use the revert command to reset the configuration to factory defaults or the latest version stored in NVRAM. See the Digi One/PortServer TS

Command Reference for complete information.

Note: You can also use the range field on this command to define a range of ports with the serial, port, line, flow, keys and login options.

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