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How to configure my PC as a TFTP server

mrarahman
Level 1
Level 1

Hi all,

I got an issue, I wanna make my PC as a TFTP server to upgrade IOS on my routers. I would like to know how do I do it.I need some sort of TFTP client S/W or what.

Thanks

Abdul

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bbranch
Level 3
Level 3

You need to load a TFTP server onto your PC, there are several freeware ones available, the one I use ip Pumpkin:

http://www.klever.net/kin/pumpkin.html

Hi BB,

Thanks for the link.I have downloaded the S/W but still wondering how to use it,as we configure TFTP-SERVER on the router and the router PICKS up the file from the specified TFTP-SERVER. But how will it work using this tool. Its my first Exp with TFTP-servers ;-)

Thanks

MAR

Place the IOS image file in the default TFTP directory ( you can find this from TFTP server -> Options or Preferences menu (usually) )

Now you also need to hook the server and router on the same lan (it could be in diff lan too-> just make sure they can reach each other).

Use the command : "copy tftp flash" and hit the return key. Router prompts u with the ip address of server, and the filename. Enter these information and hit the enter key, and it will upgrade the IOS for you.

http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/130/sw_upgrade_proc_ram.shtml

Sankar Nair
UC Solutions Architect
Pacific Northwest | CDW
CCIE Collaboration #17135 Emeritus

milan.kulik
Level 10
Level 10

Hi,

you need to instal a TFTP server program.

The best one I know for Windows is the 3Com 3CDaemon. It includes TFTP Server, TFTP Client, FTP Server and SYSLOG Server. Works with no problem in all Windows versions. http://support.3com.com/software/utilities_for_windows_32_bit.htm

Regards,

Milan

pavlosd
Level 2
Level 2

My favorite option is the "Klever Internet Nothings - PumpKIN". It is very good and user friendly.

It even gives you a pop up warning when trying to download a tftp reporting which machine is requesting the file and what file is requested.

Also reports the percentage download status and time remaining.

Home Page: http://www.klever.net/kin/pumpkin.html

Software Download Link: http://www.klever.net/kin/canned/PumpKIN.exe

Regards.

For Syslog I prefer the kiwi syslog deamon

Home Page: http://www.kiwisyslog.com/index.htm

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