Press the Enter key to use the default address shown.

The TFTP server address is the one statically assigned to your computer, which is serving as the TFTP server. Use an Ethernet cable to connect from the Ethernet port of the computer to WAN1 of the device.

The CLI displays the following: Please connect TFTP server to Ethernet port 'WAN1'.Įnter TFTP server address : How Can I test that?īackground information, regarding the firmware upgrade, I will manually configure a static IP address for my laptop's IP address (192.1681.145/24). But, just like everything else you practice an learn.įor now, I just want to make sure the TFTP server will work when I need it to. Funny, I remember when I first tried using hyperterminal and putty, to connect to a switch/router/firewall device that figure out the appropriate settings was a bear as well. I have much experience using putty to connect to the console port on this device. The solarwinds configuration parameters look to be straight forward but, I do want to test the TFTP server program for functionality before the update time arrives. I would hate to be in the middle of the planned maintenance window and discover that I cannot get the TFTP program to work. How can I test to make sure that the TFTP server program will work?Ī. I have downloaded a program from solarwinds, its seems to potentially do what I want it to do.Ģ.

What are some free and reliable TFTP server software that I may use to transfer files from my laptop to another device.Ī. I have not used a TFTP server program in a long time but I remember that it was a big deal to initially configure correctly. There is a work-around but, that work around involves upgrading the firmware via a console port and transferring the new firmware image file with a TFT server program.

I am preparing to update a firewall that we have and it appears that there is a bug with the current version regarding the upgrade to the next version.

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