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

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.

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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.

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