Configure bootloader to Start the Image Program via the Network
Network Requirements
- The PC acts as the TFTP server, Device acts as the TFTP client, and the server and device are connected via the network.
- On the TFTP server, place the image program and bootloader program to be upgraded in the TFTP server directory.
Network Topology
![Networking for configuring bootloader to start the image program via the network](/storage/images/Document/Maipu/software-upgrade/config-bootloader.jpg)
Figure 11‑1 Networking for configuring bootloader to start the image program via the network
Configuration Steps
Step 1: Configure the TFTP server, and place the image program in the directory of the TFTP server. (omitted)
Step 2: After the device is powered on, press “Ctrl + C” to enter the bootloader configuration mode.
Step 3: Configure the boot parameters to start the image program from the network.
RTL93xx# change 0 ge0 sp35-g-9.4.0.12(R).pck 1.1.1.3 1.1.1.1
RTL93xx# boot
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Connect the first port of the device to the tftp server.
- After setting the above boot information, the device can communicate with the ftp server normally before executing run.