Updating the Firmware in an Axel Terminal
Requirements:-
TFTP server software.
New firmware.
UTP (RJ45) link to the terminal from a computer system running TFTP.
Notes:-
If the terminal is currently using the serial port, you still need to up load the new firmware using the UTP (RJ45 network) link. This can be achieved without using a hub by using an X over RJ45 lead IE as below.
Pin 1 Pin 3
Pin 2 Pin 6
Pin 3 Pin 1
Pin 6 Pin 2
The TFTP software is available as shareware or freeware for example TFTPD32 available free from here along with full instructions and licensing information.
Method of Updating the Firmware.
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Connect the Axel terminal to a computer with a network card using the cable above or connect the terminal to a hub which has access to the computer system which has the new firmware. |
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Make a note of the TCP/IP address of the computer system. |
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Start the TFTP software on the computer. |
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Load the new firmware into the TFTP software. |
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Switch on the AXEL terminal. |
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Press the Control-Alt-Esc keys to enter the Axel set-up module. |
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Select download from the main menu. |
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Enter the new firmware filename. (without the pathname) |
| Enter a TCP/IP address for the Axel terminal. |
| Enter the TCP/IP address of the computer system running the TFTP software. |
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Select download |
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Once the new firmware has been loaded, the terminal will re-boot with the new firmware. |