1-90. Return to boot menuEnter your choice(0-3):Step 2: Enter 1 in the above menu to download the host software using TFTP.The subsequent steps are the same as those for loading the Boot ROM, except that the system givesthe prompt for host software loading instead of Boot ROM loading.When loading Boot ROM and host software using TFTP through BOOT menu, you are recommended touse the PC directly connected to the device as TFTP server to promote upgrading reliability.Loading by FTP through Ethernet PortIntroduction to FTPFTP is an application-layer protocol in the TCP/IP protocol suite. It is used for file transfer betweenserver and client, and is widely used in IP networks.You can use the switch as an FTP client or a server, and download software to the switch through anEthernet port. The following is an example.Loading Procedure Using FTP Clientz Loading Boot ROMFigure 1-7 Local loading using FTP clientStep 1: As shown in Figure 1-7, connect the switch through an Ethernet port to the FTP server, andconnect the switch through the Console port to the configuration PC.You can use one computer as both configuration device and FTP server.Step 2: Run the FTP server program on the FTP server, configure an FTP user name and password,and copy the program file to the specified FTP directory.Step 3: Run the HyperTerminal program on the configuration PC. Start the switch. Then enter the BOOTMenu.At the prompt "Enter your choice(0-9):" in the BOOT Menu, press <6> or , and then press to enter the Boot ROM update menu shown below:
