Error Messages During File Transfers - GE MDS iNET 900 Reference Manual

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1. Launch a TFTP server on a PC connected either directly or via a
LAN to the Ethernet port (
towards the directory containing the firmware image file.
2. Connect to the Management System by whichever means is conve-
nient: Browser or Telnet via the
port.
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3. Go to the MS Reprogramming Menu.
(Main Menu>>Maintenance Menu>>Reprogramming Menu)
4. Fill in the information for the:
•
TFTP Host Address
ning TFTP server.
• —Name of file (
Retrieve File
TFTP server holding the firmware file.
5. Pull the firmware file through the TFTP server into the transceiver.
(Main Menu>>Maintenance Menu>>Reprogramming Menu>>Retrieve File)
Status messages on the transfer are posted on the Management Sys-
tem screen.
NOTE: The new firmware image file that replaces the "Inactive
Image" file will be automatically verified.
6. Reboot the transceiver.
Main Menu>>Maintenance Menu>>Reprogramming Menu>>Reboot Device
7. Test the transceiver for normal operation.
End of Procedure

Error Messages During File Transfers

It is possible to encounter errors during a file transfer. In most cases
errors can be quickly corrected by referring to Table 2-6.
Table 2-6. Common Errors During TFTP Transfer
Error Message
Invalid File Type
File not found
Invalid file path
Timeout
Flash Error
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) of the radio. Point the server
LAN
, or Terminal emulator via the
LAN
—IP Address of server (host computer) run-
filename.ipk)
Likely Cause/Corrective Action
Indicates that the file is not a valid firmware
file. Locate proper file and re-load.
Invalid or non-existent filename on TFTP
server
Invalid or non-existent file path to TFTP server
TFTP transfer time expired. Increase the
timeout value.
Flash memory error. Contact factory for
assistance.
to be pulled from the
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