Template:TFTP Flashing Steps

This template allows easy inclusion of TFTP flashing instructions across the wiki.

Example

{{Template:TFTP Flashing Steps}}

Enter TFTP Mode

Follow the steps for your device to enter TFTP Mode

Set Up a Static IP Address

The next step is to assign your computer a static IP address in the appropriate subnet for your device. See the wiki page for your device if you are unsure.

1. Windows: Setting a static IP address in Windows 10
2. Mac: Setting a static IP address in OSX
3. Linux: Setting a static IP address in Ubuntu 18.04 desktop

Sending Firmware via TFTP

1. Download the firmware file you wish to flash
2. Launch a command prompt/terminal, and enter the following, one line at a time:

tftp

tftp> connect <device_ip>
tftp> binary
tftp> rexmt 1
tftp> timeout 60
tftp> put <firmware_filename>
Sent x bytes in x seconds

Additional parameters may be passed to customize the instructions:

{{Template:TFTP Flashing Steps
|factory_reset_steps=
# Power off the device
# Use a paper clip to hold in the reset button
# Plug in the device
# Continue holding the reset button until the LED flashes
|firmware_link=[https://example.com/12345.bin firmware file]
|firmware_filename=firmware.bin
|firmware_renamed=yes
|device_ip=192.168.1.20
|user_ip=192.168.1.25/24
}}

Enter TFTP Mode

1. Power off the device
2. Use a paper clip to hold in the reset button
3. Plug in the device
4. Continue holding the reset button until the LED flashes

Set Up a Static IP Address

The next step is to assign your computer a static IP address of 192.168.1.25/24.

1. Windows: Setting a static IP address in Windows 10
2. Mac: Setting a static IP address in OSX
3. Linux: Setting a static IP address in Ubuntu 18.04 desktop

Sending Firmware via TFTP

1. Download firmware file
2. Rename the firmware file to firmware.bin, as the device will look for this file name
3. Launch a command prompt/terminal, and enter the following, one line at a time:

tftp

tftp> connect 192.168.1.20
tftp> binary
tftp> rexmt 1
tftp> timeout 60
tftp> put firmware.bin
Sent x bytes in x seconds