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## Commands Logging into the HTTP Interface Introduction to File Transfer via TFTP or HTTP: Describes the available file transfer methods. Update AP via TFTP: Download files from a TFTP server to the AP. Update AP via HTTP: Download files to the AP from HTTP. Retrieve File via TFTP: Upload configuration files from the AP to a TFTP server. Retrieve File via HTTP: Upload configuration files from the AP via HTTP. Reboot: Reboot the AP in the specified number of seconds. Reset: Reset all of the Access Point’s configuration settings to factory defaults. Help Link: Configure the location where the AP Help files can be found. ## Logging into the HTTP Interface Once the AP has a valid IP Address and an Ethernet connection, you may use your web browser to issue commands. The Command Line Interface (CLI) also provides a method for issuing commands using Telnet or a serial connection. This section covers only use of the HTTP Interface. For more information about issuing commands with the CLI, refer to Command Line Interface (CLI). Follow these steps to view the available commands supported by the AP’s HTTP interface: Open a Web browser on a network computer.
| The HTTP interface supports the following Web browser:
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 with Service Pack 1 or later Netscape 6.1 or later If necessary, disable the Internet proxy settings. For Internet Explorer users, follow these steps: Select Tools > Internet Options.... Click the Connections tab. Click LAN Settings.... If necessary, remove the check mark from the Use a proxy server box. Click OK twice to save your changes and return to Internet Explorer. Enter the Access Point’s IP address in the browser’s Address field and press Enter. Result: The Enter Network Password screen appears. Enter the HTTP password in the Password field and click OK. Leave the User Name field blank. (By default, the HTTP password is “public”). Result: The System Status screen appears. Enter Network Password Screen Click the Commands button located on the left-hand side of the screen. Commands Main Screen Click the tab that corresponds to the command you want to issue. For example, click Reboot to restart the unit. ## Introduction to File Transfer via TFTP or HTTP There are two methods of transferring files to or from the AP, TFTP or HTTP (or HTTPS if enabled). The following procedures describe downloading Configuration, AP Image, Bootloader, Private Key, and Certificate files to the AP: Update AP via TFTP Update AP via HTTP The following procedures describe uploading Configuration files from the AP: Retrieve File via TFTP Retrieve File via HTTP ### TFTP File Transfer Guidelines A TFTP server must be running and configured to point to the directory containing the file. If you do not have a TFTP server installed on your system, install the TFTP server from the ORiNOCO CD. ### HTTP File Transfer Guidelines HTTP file transfer can be performed either with or without SSL enabled. HTTP file transfers with SSL require enabling Secure Management and Secure Socket Layer. HTTP transfers that use SSL may take additional time.
| SSL requires Internet Explorer version 6, 128 bit encryption, Service Pack 1, and patch Q323308.
### Image Error Checking during File Transfer The Access Point performs checks to verify that an image downloaded through HTTP or TFTP is valid. The following checks are performed on the downloaded image: Zero Image size Large image size Non VxWorks image AP image Digital signature verification If any of the above checks fail on the downloaded image, the Access Point deletes the downloaded image and retains the old image. Otherwise, if all checks pass successfully, the AP deletes the old image and retains the downloaded image. These checks are to ensure that the AP does not enter an invalid image state. The storage of the two images is only temporary to ensure the proper verification; the two images will not be stored in the AP permanently. Image error checking functions automatically in the background. No user configuration is required. ## Update AP via TFTP Use the Update AP via TFTP tab to download Configuration, AP Image, Bootloader files, and Certificate and Private Key files to the AP. A TFTP server must be running and configured to point to the directory containing the file. Update AP via TFTP Command Screen If you do not have a TFTP server installed on your system, install the TFTP server from the ORiNOCO CD. You can either install the TFTP server from the CD Wizard or run OEM-TFTP-Server.exe found in the CD’s Xtras/SolarWinds sub-directory. The Update AP via TFTP tab shows version information and allows you to enter TFTP information as described below. Server IP Address: Enter the TFTP server IP Address. Double-click the TFTP server icon on your desktop and locate the IP address assigned to the TFTP server. Note: This is the IP address that will be used to point the Access Point to the AP Image file. File Name: Enter the name of the file to be downloaded (including the file extension). Copy the updated AP Image file to the TFTP server’s root folder. The default AP Image is located at C:/Program Files/ORiNOCO/AP/. File Type: Select the proper file type. Choices include: Config for configuration information, such as System Name, Contact Name, and so on. Image for the AP Image (executable program). BspBl for the Bootloader software. Certificate: the digital certificate for authentication in SSL communications. Private Key: the private key for encryption in SSL communications. File Operation: Select either Update AP or Update AP & Reboot. You should reboot the AP after downloading files. ## Update AP via HTTP Use the Update AP via HTTP tab to download Configuration, AP Image, Bootloader files, and Certificate and Private Key files to the AP. Once on the Update AP screen, click on the via HTTP tab. Update AP via HTTP Command Screen The Update AP via HTTP tab shows version information and allows you to enter HTTP information as described below. Select the File Type that needs to be updated from the drop-down box. Choices include: Config for configuration information, such as System Name, Contact Name, and so on. Image for the AP Image (executable program). Bsp/Bl for the Bootloader software. Certificate: the digital certificate for authentication in SSL communications. Private Key: the private key for encryption in SSL communications. Use the Browse button or manually type in the name of the file to be downloaded (including the file extension) in the File Name field. If typing the file name, you must include the full path and the file extension in the file name text box. To initiate the HTTP Update operation, click the Update AP button. A warning message gets displayed that advises the user that a reboot of the device will be required for changes to take effect. Warning Message Click OK to continue with the operation or Cancel to abort the operation.
| An HTTP file transfer using SSL may take extra time.
If the operation completes successfully the following screen appears. Update AP Successful If the operation did not complete successfully the following screen appears, and the reason for the failure is displayed. Update AP Unsuccessful ## Retrieve File via TFTP Use the Retrieve File via TFTP tab to upload Configuration files from the AP to the TFTP server. The TFTP server must be running and configured to point to the directory to which you want to copy the uploaded file. We suggest you assign the file a meaningful name, which may include version or location information. If you don’t have a TFTP server installed on your system, install the TFTP server from the ORiNOCO CD. You can either install the TFTP server from the CD Wizard or run OEM-TFTP-Server.exe found in the CD’s Xtras/SolarWinds sub-directory. The Retrieve AP via TFTP tab shows version information and allows you to enter TFTP information as described below. Server IP Address: Enter the TFTP server IP Address. Double-click the TFTP server icon on your desktop and locate the IP address assigned to the TFTP server. File Name: Enter the name of the file to be uploaded.
| Use the following procedure to retrieve a Configuration file from an AP to a file:
Configure all the required parameters in their respective tabs. Reboot the device. Retrieve and store the Configuration file. Click the Retrieve Config File button to initiate the upload of the Configuration file from the AP to the TFTP server. Update the Configuration file as necessary. Retrieve File via TFTP Command Screen ## Retrieve File via HTTP Use the Retrieve File via HTTP tab to retrieve the configuration file from the AP. Click on the Retrieve Config File button to initiate this operation. Retrieve File via HTTP Command Screen A confirmation message gets displayed that asks if the user wants to proceed with retrieving the configuration file. Click OK to continue with the operation or Cancel to abort the operation. Retrieve File Confirmation Dialog File Download Dialog Box On clicking the Save button the following Save As window displays, where the user is prompted to choose the filename and location where the Configuration file is to be downloaded. Select an appropriate filename and location and click OK. Retrieve File Save As Dialog ## Reboot Use the Reboot tab to save configuration changes (if any) and reset the AP. Entering a value of 0 (zero) seconds causes an immediate reboot. Note that Reset, described below, does not save configuration changes.
| Rebooting the AP will cause all users who are currently connected to lose their connection to the network until the AP has completed the restart process and resumed operation.
Reboot Command Screen ## Reset Use the Reset tab to restore the AP to factory default conditions. The AP may also be reset from the RESET button located on the side of the unit. Since this will reset the Access Point’s current IP address, a new IP address must be assigned. Refer to Recovery Procedures for more information.
| Resetting the AP to its factory default configuration will permanently overwrite all changes that have made to the unit. The AP will reboot automatically after this command has been issued.
Reset to Factory Defaults Command Screen ## Help Link To open Help, click the Help button on any display screen. During initialization, the AP on-line help files are downloaded to the default location: C:/Program Files/ORiNOCO/AP/HTML/home.htm.
| Use the forward slash character ("/") rather than the backslash character ("\") when configuring the Help Link location.
| Add the AP’s management IP address into the Internet Explorer list of Trusted Sites.
The ORiNOCO AP Help information is available in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, and Japanese. The Help files are copied to your computer in one language only. If you want to place these files on a shared drive, copy the Help Folder to the new location, and then specify the new path in the Help Link box. Help Link Configuration Screen