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Managing the Wireless Bridge
Managing Firmware Upgrades
Scheduling Automatic Upgrades
The automatic upgrade feature lets you set the bridge to periodically query the Ruckus
Wireless firmware server to check for new firmware versions, upgrade when a new
version is found, and reboot the system at a specific time of day most likely to avoid
causing network interruptions.
1. In the Upgrade Method options, click the button by your preferred choice (TFTP,
FTP or Web).
• TFTP: Faster but less secure transfer protocol.
• FTP: Standard transfer protocol.
• Web: File transfer over HTTP port 80.
2. Enter the appropriate information in the Host name field or IP address field.
CAUTION: Do not change any of the Image Control File, Username, or Password
entries.
3. Select the Enabled option next to Auto Upgrade?.
4. Toggle the Interval to Check for Software Upgrade drop-down list to select your
preferred interval.
5. Tog gl e th e Schedule Reboot Time after Upgrade drop-down list to specify a time
of day to perform the reboot after upgrading.
6. You have two options at this point:
• Click Perform Upgrade, which will start the process and the clock. The next
upgrade will occur at the selected interval.
• Click Save parameters only. The clock starts right away, and the actual
upgrade will occur at the first effective interval.
7. When the upgrade is complete, the bridge will reboot automatically.
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