Chapter 22 Firmware and Configuration File Maintenance
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" The ZyXEL Device has an internal console port for support personnel only. Do
not open the ZyXEL Device as it will void your warranty.
22.4.7 Uploading Firmware File Via Console Port
Select 1 from Menu 24.7 – System Maintenance – Upload Firmware to display Menu
24.7.1 – System Maintenance – Upload System Firmware, then follow the instructions as
shown in the following screen.
Figure 155 Menu 24.7.1 as seen using the Console Port
After the "Starting Xmodem upload" message appears, activate the Xmodem protocol on your
computer. Follow the procedure as shown previously for the HyperTerminal program. The
procedure for other serial communications programs should be similar.
22.4.8 Example Xmodem Firmware Upload Using HyperTerminal
Click Transfer, then Send File to display the following screen.
Figure 156 Example Xmodem Upload
After the firmware upload process has completed, the ZyXEL Device will automatically
restart.
Menu 24.7.1 - System Maintenance - Upload System Firmware
To upload system firmware:
1. Enter "y" at the prompt below to go into debug mode.
2. Enter "atur" after "Enter Debug Mode" message.
3. Wait for "Starting XMODEM upload" message before activating
Xmodem upload on your terminal.
4. After successful firmware upload, enter "atgo" to restart the
router.
Warning: Proceeding with the upload will erase the current system
firmware.
Do You Wish To Proceed:(Y/N)
Type the firmware
file’s location, or
click Browse to
look for it.
Choose the Xmodem
protocol.
Then click Send.