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Lanplex 2500 S/W Upgrade rev 4

Lev Weissman
November 15, 1999

Upon completion of software installation please verify all parts used to perform upgrade are returned back into the kit:

Powerbook 520 and Transformer
RS232 Mac to Intel cable 504H29732
Mac AAUI Transciever
10base T Cable

Send entire kit back to the Bedford office:

Scitex America Corp.
10 Oak Park Dr.
Bedford Ma, 01730
Attn. Bob Bradford

Lanplex 2500 Version 7.01 S/W upgrade

Version 7.01 S/W is required to enable the Fast Ethernet Module to run in the Lanplex 2500 switching hub. The Powerbook 520 used in this upgrade contains all the necessary software to perform this task (please do not move any folders around on the Powerbook, as they are needed in specific locations).

Enclosed is a step by step procedure which should be followed to insure a proper S/W installation. Any questions regarding this installation procedure can be addressed to Bob Bradford, Ben Delmonaco or Amir Mushkat in the Bedford office.

Overview of installation:

The Powerbook 520 will act as an FTP server for downloading new S/W to the Lanplex 2500. In order to accomplish this task, a unique IP address (within your current networks range) must be set for both the Lanplex 2500 and the Powerbook. Obtain two IP addresses from the System Administrator to be used for this installation (if no IP protocol currently running over network, create your own address ex. 192.9.200.1 for Lanplex, 192.9.200.2 for Powerbook).

Installation consists of two parts, load of version 7.01 S/W and then load of new diagnostic version. (Install the Fast Ethernet Module after installation of new S/W)

Verify that the Lanplex 2500 is in proper running condition (only green LED’s illuminated, Run LED flashing green, no orange ERROR LED’s).

Assigning the Lanplex 2500 an IP address:

Connect the RS232 cable from Powerbook 520 printer/modem port to the DB9 Terminal port on front panel of Lanplex 2500.
Connect the Powerbook (via ethernet cable) directly to one of the Lanplex 2500’s ethernet ports.
Turn On the Powerbook 520.

Under Apple menu, Control Panels, Network verify that the AppleTalk connection is via EtherTalk.(if not, select OK to change to EtherTalk)

Under the Apple menu open the Zterm 1.0.1 application.

The following message will be displayed:

Select access level (read, write, administer): Administer <CR> (to save on typing the first few letters of the desired option can be typed).
Password: <CR>
Menu options:

system	- Administer system-level functions
ethernet	- Administer Ethernet port
fddi	- Administer FDDI resources
bridge	- Administer bridging
ip	- Administer IP
snmp	- Administer SNMP
analyzer	- Administer Roving Analysis
script	- Run a script of console commands
logout	- Logout of the Administration Console

Type ? for help.

Select menu option:: ip <CR>

Menu options:

interface

- Administer interfaces

route

- Administer routes

arp

- Administer the ARP cache

rip

- Set RIP's operational mode

ping

- Send an ICMP echo request

statistics

- Display statistics

Type "q" to return to the previous menu or ? for help.

Select menu option (ip): interface <CR>

Menu options:

display	- Display all interfaces
define	- Define a new interface
modify	- Modify an existing interface
remove	- Remove an interface

Type "q" to return to the previous menu or ? for help.

Select menu option (ip/interface): define <CR>

Enter IP address: “enter the newly created IP address for the Lanplex 2500 that has been provided by the System Administrator” <CR>

Enter subnet mask: “enter the proper subnet mask” <CR>
Enter broadcast address: <CR>
Enter cost [1]: <CR>
Ports 1-2=FDDI, 3-18=Ethernet
Select port(s) (1-18|all): all<CR> (assigns IP address to Lanplex).
<esc> (Will take you back to the first menu, the Lanplex has now been assigned an ip address which will be used to update the S/W).
Menu options:

system	- Administer system-level functions
ethernet	- Administer Ethernet ports
fddi	- Administer FDDI resources
bridge	- Administer bridging
ip	- Administer IP
snmp	- Administer SNMP
analyzer	- Administer Roving Analysis
script	- Run a script of console commands
logout	- Logout of the Administration Console

Type ? for help.

Select menu option: logout <CR> (takes you out of administrator access to Lanplex 2500)

under the File Menu Quit the ZTerm 1.0.1 application.

Assigning the Powerbook an IP address:

Under the Apple menu, Control Panels , configure MacTCP. Set this to the second of the two IP addresses provided by the System Administrator, include Subnet Mask. (this will enable the Powerbook to Telnet into the Lanplex 2500 and perform the S/W upgrade). Close MacTCP control Panel.

Under the Special menu Restart the Powerbook so the MacTCP setting will take effect.
Under the Apple menu open MacTCP Ping application. Enter the IP address assigned to Lanplex 2500 into the “Ping Host Address” and verify successful “Ping” from Powerbook to Lanplex 2500.
Under the File menu Quit the MacTCP Ping application.

Open Telnet Session and Update S/W:

Under the Apple menu launch the “NCSA Telnet 2.6 “ application.
Under File Menu Open connection...
At the Host/Session name enter the IP address that you assigned to the Lanplex 2500 and select Connect.

Select access level (read, write, administer): administer <CR>
Password: <CR>
Menu options:

system	- Administer system-level functions
ethernet	- Administer Ethernet ports
fddi	- Administer FDDI resources
bridge	- Administer bridging
ip	- Administer IP
snmp	- Administer SNMP
analyzer	- Administer Roving Analysis
script	- Run a script of console commands
logout	- Logout of the Administration Console

Type ? for help.

Select menu option: system <CR>

Menu options:

display	- Display the system configuration
softwareUpdate	- Load a new revision of system software
baseline	- Administer a statistics baseline
serialPort	- Administer the terminal and modem serial ports
telnet	- Administer telnet sessions
password	- Set the console passwords
name	- Set the system name
time	- Set the date and time
screenHeight	- Set the console screen height
consoleLock	- Allow/Disallow remote access to the console
ctlKeys	- Enable/Disable Ctl-X (reboot) and Ctl-C (abort)
nvData	- Save, restore, or reset nonvolatile data
reboot	- Reboot the LANplex system

Type "q" to return to the previous menu or ? for help.

Select menu option (system): softwareUpdate <CR>

Host IP address: “enter IP address of Powerbook” <CR>
Install file pathname: /Macintosh_HD/Lanplex/LP2500 <CR>
User name: root <CR>
Password: lanplex <CR>

Programming flash memory block 1 of 19...
Programming flash memory block 2 of 19...
Programming flash memory block 3 of 19...
Programming flash memory block 4 of 19...
Programming flash memory block 5 of 19...
Programming flash memory block 6 of 19...
Programming flash memory block 7 of 19...
Programming flash memory block 8 of 19...
Programming flash memory block 9 of 19...
Programming flash memory block 10 of 19...
Programming flash memory block 11 of 19...
Programming flash memory block 12 of 19...
Programming flash memory block 13 of 19...
Programming flash memory block 14 of 19...
Programming flash memory block 15 of 19...
Programming flash memory block 16 of 19...
Programming flash memory block 17 of 19...
Programming flash memory block 18 of 19...
Programming flash memory block 19 of 19...

Installation complete.

NOTE: The preceding information will be displayed, make sure there are no error messages and the “Installation complete“ is received (If error messages are received Do Not Reboot or P.O.R. Lanplex 2500, go through installation a second time, if still unsuccessful contact one of the above mentioned people for technical assistance).

Reset Lanplex 2500:

Menu options:

display	- Display the system configuration
softwareUpdate	- Load a new revision of system software
baseline	- Administer a statistics baseline
serialPort	- Administer the terminal and modem serial ports
telnet	- Administer telnet sessions
password	- Set the console passwords
name	- Set the system name
time	- Set the date and time
screenHeight	- Set the console screen height
consoleLock	- Allow/Disallow remote access to the console
ctlKeys	- Enable/Disable Ctl-X (reboot) and Ctl-C (abort)
nvData	- Save, restore, or reset nonvolatile data
reboot	- Reboot the LANplex system

Type "q" to return to the previous menu or ? for help.

Select menu option (system): reboot <CR>

Are you sure you want to reboot the system (n,y) [y]: <CR>

Note: Telnet session will close and Lanplex will reboot. No orange ERROR status LEDS should be illuminated on the front panel of the Lanplex 2500, (if error messages are present contact one of the above mentioned people for Technical assistance).

Installation of Version 7.0.1 S/W has just been completed. For proper operation, a new diagnostic version must also be loaded

Under the Apple menu launch the “NCSA Telnet 2.6 “ application.
Under File Menu Open connection...
At the Host/Session name enter the IP address that you assigned to the Lanplex 2500 and select Connect.

Select access level (read, write, administer): administer <CR>

Password: <CR>

Menu options:

system	- Administer system-level functions
ethernet	- Administer Ethernet ports
fddi	- Administer FDDI resources
bridge	- Administer bridging
ip	- Administer IP
snmp	- Administer SNMP
analyzer	- Administer Roving Analysis
script	- Run a script of console commands
logout	- Logout of the Administration Console

Type ? for help.

Select menu option: system <CR>

Menu options:

display	- Display the system configuration
softwareUpdate	- Load a new revision of system software
baseline	- Administer a statistics baseline
serialPort	- Administer the terminal and modem serial ports
telnet	- Administer telnet sessions
password	- Set the console passwords
name	- Set the system name
time	- Set the date and time
screenHeight	- Set the console screen height
consoleLock	- Allow/Disallow remote access to the console
ctlKeys	- Enable/Disable Ctl-X (reboot) and Ctl-C (abort)
nvData	- Save, restore, or reset nonvolatile data
reboot	- Reboot the LANplex system

Type "q" to return to the previous menu or ? for help.

Select menu option (system): softwareUpdate <CR>

Host IP address: “enter IP address of Powerbook” <CR>
Install file pathname: /Macintosh_HD/Lanplex/LPX2000S <CR>
User name: root <CR>
Password: lanplex <CR>

Programming flash memory block 1 of 2...
Programming flash memory block 2 of 2...

Installation complete.

NOTE: The preceding information will be displayed, make sure there are no error messages and the “Installation complete“ is received (If error messages are received Do Not Reboot or P.O.R. Lanplex 2500, go through installation a second time, if still unsuccessful contact one of the above mentioned people for technical assistance).

Reset Lanplex 2500:

Menu options:

display	- Display the system configuration
softwareUpdate	- Load a new revision of system software
baseline	- Administer a statistics baseline
serialPort	- Administer the terminal and modem serial ports
telnet	- Administer telnet sessions
password	- Set the console passwords
name	- Set the system name
time	- Set the date and time
screenHeight	- Set the console screen height
consoleLock	- Allow/Disallow remote access to the console
ctlKeys	- Enable/Disable Ctl-X (reboot) and Ctl-C (abort)
nvData	- Save, restore, or reset nonvolatile data
reboot	- Reboot the LANplex system

Type "q" to return to the previous menu or ? for help.

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Select menu option (system): reboot <CR>

Are you sure you want to reboot the system (n,y) [y]: <CR>

Power “Off” and then “On” the Lanplex 2500 and verify that the Lanplex reboots successfully. (Power up self tests can be viewed by running the Zterm 1.0.1 application during start-up)
Power “Off” the Lanplex 2500 and install the Fast Ethernet module into one of the Lanplex 2500’s high speed slots.
Power “On” the Lanplex 2500 and verify the Lanplex reboots successfully. (Reboot will take a few minutes)
Under the Apple menu open the Zterm 1.0.1 application.

The following message will be displayed:

Select access level (read, write, administer): Administer <CR> (to save on typing the first few letters of the desired option can be typed).
Password: <CR>
Menu options:

system	- Administer system-level functions
ethernet	- Administer Ethernet port
fddi	- Administer FDDI resources
bridge	- Administer bridging
ip	- Administer IP
snmp	- Administer SNMP
analyzer	- Administer Roving Analysis
script	- Run a script of console commands
logout	- Logout of the Administration Console

Type ? for help.

Select menu option:: ip <CR>

Menu options:

interface	- Administer interfaces
route	- Administer routes
arp	- Administer the ARP cache
rip	- Set RIP's operational mode
ping	- Send an ICMP echo request
statistics	- Display statistics

Type "q" to return to the previous menu or ? for help.

Select menu option (ip): interface <CR>

Menu options:

display	- Display all interfaces
define	- Define a new interface
modify	- Modify an existing interface
remove	- Remove an interface

Type "q" to return to the previous menu or ? for help.

Select menu option (ip/interface): remove <CR>

Select interface index(es) [1]: <CR>

Menu options:

display	- Display all interfaces
define	- Define a new interface
modify	- Modify an existing interface
remove	- Remove an interface

Type "q" to return to the previous menu or ? for help.

Select menu option (ip/interface):

<esc> (Will take you back to the first menu, the Lanplex has now been assigned an ip address which will be used to update the S/W).
Menu options:

system

- Administer system-level functions

ethernet

- Administer Ethernet ports

fddi

- Administer FDDI resources

bridge

- Administer bridging

ip

- Administer IP

snmp

- Administer SNMP

analyzer

- Administer Roving Analysis

script

- Run a script of console commands

logout

- Logout of the Administration Console

Type ? for help.

Select menu option: logout <CR> (takes you out of administrator access to Lanplex 2500)

S/W Installation for Lanplex 2500 is now complete. Nice Job!!!!!!!!

Send entire kit back to the Bedford office:

Scitex America Corp.
10 Oak Park Dr.
Bedford Ma, 01730
Attn. Bob Bradford

Scitex Network Services Group

Lanplex 2500 S/W Upgrade rev 4

Lev Weissman November 15, 1999

Lanplex 2500 Version 7.01 S/W upgrade

Overview of installation:

Assigning the Lanplex 2500 an IP address:

Assigning the Powerbook an IP address:

Open Telnet Session and Update S/W:

Reset Lanplex 2500:

Reset Lanplex 2500:

Lev Weissman
November 15, 1999