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Lexium MDrive EthernetWindows Firewall configuration for Ethernet firmware upgradeApplication NoteV1.00, 01.2015

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Lexium MDrive Application Note

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01/25/2015 V1.00, 01.2015 Initial release

Windows Firewall configuration for Ethernet firmware upgrade

The Lexium MDrive Ethernet TCP/IP Configuration Utility uses TFTP (Trivial File Transfer Protocol) to upgrade the firmware application code for the Ethernet controller.

As TFTP runs as a server for the process, it is essential that UDP port 69 be opened to allow both incoming and outgoing traffic on Windows Firewall for the upgrade process to complete successfully.

In the case that your IT department doesn’t allow Windows Firewall set-ting to be adjusted, or that another, third party firewall is in use, request that UDP Port 69 be unblocked, or, perform the upgrade using PC exter-nal to your corporate network.

Configure Windows Firewall to unblock UDP Port 69

X Open the Windows Control Panel

X Open Windows Firewall

X Click “Advanced Settings.”

Figure 1: Windows Firewall home screen

Create an Inbound Rule

X On the Advanced Settings screen, select “Inbound Rules”

Figure 2: Windows Firewall - Inbound Rules

X On the right column of the screen, select “New Rule.” The New Inbound Rule Wizard dialog will open.

X Select the radio selector labeled “Port” to define the Rule Type as applicable to a port. Click Next.

Figure 3: New Inbound Rule Wizard

X On the Protocols and Ports dialog, activate the radio selector labeled “UDP”

X Select the option “Specific Local Ports.” In the text field, enter the number “69”. Click Next.

Figure 4: Protocol and Ports dialog

X On the Action dialog select the option “Allow the connection” Click Next.

Figure 5: Action dialog

X On the Profile dialog, check the networks to which this rule will apply. Click Next.

Figure 6: Network Profile dialog

X Name the rule “SEM Ethernet Upgrade.” Clck Finish.

Figure 7: Rule name

X In Windows Firewall Advanced settings screen the new rule will show as active.

Figure 8: Inbound Rule configuration complete

Create an Outbound Rule

X On the Widows Firewall Advanced Settings screen, select Out-bound Rules.

X On the right column Click “New Rule.”

X Repeat the steps for the Outbound Rule Wizard as followed in creating the Inbound Rule, configuring the firewall to allow outbound traffic on UDP Port 69.

X You may now continue with the process of upgrading Ethernet firmware. When complete SEM recommends that you disable the rules.

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