194 Chapter 15 Firmware and configuration file maintenanceNN47922-501Uploading via console portFTP or TFTP are the preferred methods for uploading firmware to your BusinessSecure Router. However, in the event of your network being down, uploadingfiles is only possible with a direct connection to your Business Secure Router viathe console port. Under normal conditions, Nortel does not recommend uploadingfiles via the console port, as FTP or TFTP are faster. Any serial communicationsprogram should work fine; however, you must use the Xmodem protocol toperform the download or upload.Uploading Firmware File Via Console PortSelect 1 from Menu 24.7 – System Maintenance – Upload Firmware to displayMenu 24.7.1 – System Maintenance – Upload System Firmware, then followthe instructions as shown in Figure 105.Figure 105 Menu 24.7.1 as seen using the Console PortAfter the "Starting Xmodem upload" message appears, activate the Xmodemprotocol on your computer. Follow the procedure as shown previously for theHyperTerminal program. The procedure for other serial communicationsprograms is similar.Menu 24.7.1 - System Maintenance - Upload System FirmwareTo 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 activatingXmodem upload on your terminal.4. After successful firmware upload, enter "atgo" to restart theBusiness Secure Router.Warning: Proceeding with the upload will erase the current systemfirmware.Do You Wish To Proceed:(Y/N)
