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In order to operate, the XnTcp interface needs to be initialized with the Firmware and the Webpages image downloaded from this Web site.

• Make sure that the computer is configured as explained in PC configuration;
• Make sure that the XnTcp interface is connected to the computer and running (red LED blinking);
• Make sure that you can connect to the XnTcp with a Web Browser as explained in HTTP connection;
• Launch the Netloader program;
• Click on the Firmware & Webpages Update tag;
• Click on the Browse button near Firmware Hex File and select the file XnTcpXXX.hex (where XXX is the release number);
• Click on the Browse button near Webpage Image File and select the file XnTcpXXX.img;
• Type into the Target IP Address or NetBios name field:
  • The static IP Address of the XnTcp (default 10.1.0.1) if the interface is connected to the Ethernet port of the computer or to a LAN without DHCP; or
  • The IP address assigned by DHCP to the XnTcp, if the interface is connected to a LAN with DHCP:
    • On Windows^®, you can type the Netbios name (MXBOARD or XNTCP001) in lieu of the IP address;
    • On Mac OS^®/X, copy the IP address from the address box of the Web Browser (see HTTP connection);
    • On Linux^® and other Unix^® flavors retrieve the IP address with nmblookup (see HTTP connection);
• Type into the Target IP Address for Bootloader field the static IP Address of the XnTcp (default 10.1.0.1).
  Use the static IP Address, also if the interface is connected to a LAN with DHCP!
• Tick the Update EEPROM Configuration Data box;
• Tick the Reset Target Before Connecting box;
• Click on the Upload Webpages button;
• The program will request your user ID and password. Type in admin and pw;
• Wait for the completion of the transfer;
• Click on the Connect button;
• The program will request your user ID and password. Type in admin and pw;
• The XnTcp will be automatically restarted and, after a couple of seconds, the Upgrade Firmware button will be enabled;
• Click on the Upgrade Firmware button;
• Wait for the completion of the transfer and for the restart of the XnTcp (red LED blinking);
• Select File->Exit to quit Netloader saving its settings (Do not use command-Q to quit on Mac OS^®/X, otherwise Netloader settings will not be saved).
• For troubleshooting consult the instructions available at the Modtronix Web Site.
• If the XnTcp interface is connected to a LAN without DHCP, configure it as explained in XnTcp settings and then restart it.
• If your computer is connected to a LAN or an ISP, you can now restore its original TCP/IP settings.

The XnTcp interface is now ready!

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