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  1. The ops download is performed using an xmodem protocol. Xmodem is widely available and supported by most communications/terminal programs, such as HyperTerminal and ProComm.

  2. Copy the ops file from the CD-ROM or the web site.

  3. Prepare the comm program for xmodem download.

  4. Connect to the 6K RS232 port with a terminal window.

  5. In the terminal window, type

BAUD38400
FLASH

  1. The prompt should change from > to : You are now in flash mode, and all commands should be entered in lower case.

  2. Type

xmodem -r

  1. The 6K should respond with a stream of C's for about 1 minute, telling you that it is ready for an xmodem transfer.

  2. Find your file and send it. If the transfer doesn't start in time, you'll get back to the : prompt and you can type "reset " to get back to the original > prompt and you can start again.

10. At the end of the download, type "reset " and cycle power to the 6K. You should be ready to go with the new operating system.

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