Xerox WCP 245 controler died

[adriansto]

Do you have the altboot tool?

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[shugnite]

Re: Xerox WCP 245 controler died

Tried this IP, but the same situation.

Hi,

I've the same problem you had and now my controller is about to be rendered useless.

Did you ever find a solution?

[Tinochka]

Re: Xerox WCP 245 controler died

Hi,
on PWS
IP: 192.168.0.2
Subnet: 255.255.255.0

Tried this IP, but the same situation.

[livewire]

Re: Xerox WCP 245 controler died

Hi,
on PWS
IP: 192.168.0.2
Subnet: 255.255.255.0

[Tinochka]

Re: Xerox WCP 245 controler died

What is pws laptop ip address and subnet mask ?
Do you really checked the crossover cable ?

What IP on laptop should I setup?

[Tinochka]

Re: Xerox WCP 245 controler died

Hi Tinochka,
As I said before had this error: UNDI INITIALIZE Failure but can't remember how did I resolve it. But I have bought new laptop that time, so you could try with other laptop. Doesn't have to be true but you can try that option.

I tried to connect my laptop with Xerox dc555 and everything works perfect. Laptop and cables works ok. I checked them.

[bojans]

Re: Xerox WCP 245 controler died

Hi Tinochka,
As I said before had this error: UNDI INITIALIZE Failure but can't remember how did I resolve it. But I have bought new laptop that time, so you could try with other laptop. Doesn't have to be true but you can try that option.

[adriansto]

Re: Xerox WCP 245 controler died

What is pws laptop ip address and subnet mask ?
Do you really checked the crossover cable ?

[Tinochka]

Re: Xerox WCP 245 controler died

You should use a pws with correct altboot and firmware to get it back up and running. The fact that you are getting a response from the altboot on the screen is good and usually means the controller is good , you just need to reload the software correctly.

I've already have correct software. But the network card on the controller looks to be non operational.
So this is the cause of the altboot faults messages. I've already wrote about that. So now I need to fix the PWB or replace it. And another way is to buy a used controller.

[Milo Wilson]

Re: Xerox WCP 245 controler died

You should use a pws with correct altboot and firmware to get it back up and running. The fact that you are getting a response from the altboot on the screen is good and usually means the controller is good , you just need to reload the software correctly.

[Tinochka]

Re: Xerox WCP 245 controler died

I tried everything but nothing helps. I think the cause is ethernet. I think it doesn't work. Anybody has experience to fix it. I took a picture, does anybody know the stuff marked with arrows? Otherwise I think I need Network Control PWB.

[seansbar]

Re: Xerox WCP 245 controler died

Good Luck. alt boot are notoriously a pain in the ass, it never goes the same way for me, always a snafu or 2 to deal with

[seansbar]

Re: Xerox WCP 245 controler died

AltBoot Process - Stage 2

The following menu will be displayed in the AltBoot terminal window:
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ALTERNATE BOOT Ver 4.0
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• System ID => Xerox Denali v1.00
• BIOS ID => American Megatreats Inc. 0701 03/04/2004
• Board ID => Celestica Denali P 2 CMY123432000378
• uP ID => AMD mobile and Duron (tm) 00800 MHz
• Main Revision => 4.1.0

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PWS BOOT MENU
===============================

1. Return to Main Menu
2. Download Linux Netboot Image

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Selection1) = >
Select the option:

• Option 1, will return you to the Main Menu AltBoot Process - Stage 1
• Option 2, continues with the AltBoot process.

AltBoot Process - Stage 3

The Browse for Folder window will appear
This window is to allow you to choose the directory for the Disk Image (*.dlm) file. Unlike previous versions of the AltBoot, for this version the exact directory the file resides in, should be chosen.

• Scroll and select the files INST / software set / and double click on the NC file and leave open.
• Select OK

Once that is done there will be some initial start up steps (such as uncompromising utilities) before the next menus appear in the Terminal Window.

• Received packet from 192.168.1.50.
• Bringing up loopback interface
• Hostname: XRX_ 00E0EC129472
• IP Address: 192.168.1.51
• Netmask: 255.255.252.0
• Broadcast: 13.210.240.27
• Are these correct (y / n)?

If an error occurs you will be required to return to the start of the procedure.


AltBoot Process - Stage 4

The following menu will appear in the terminal window:
Alternate Boot - compatible from E4.0 onward
Select from the list the action you wish to perform:

1. Repair (Recreate) ESS Disk Partitions
2. Display ESS Disk Partition Information
3. Verify ESS Software
4. Reset ESS configuration to defaults
5. Install ESS software
6. Install UK Release
7. Upgrade BIOS
8. Boot ESS disk
9. Quit to shell

AltBoot Process - Stage 5

The following menu is displayed in the terminal window.

• FTP Server IP Address: 13.210.128.2
• FTP Server Path:./upgrade
• FTP Login: anonymous
• 1) Set FTP Server IP Address
• 2) Set FTP Server Path
• 3) Set FTP Login
• 4) Continue

Select the option:

• Select from the list the file you wish to download:
• D135003000_00_1.DLM
• Select the option number for the update file.DLM

[seansbar]

Re: Xerox WCP 245 controler died

Looks like you dont have the ip address set up correct.
You need an image file, the .DLM is not enough
Here is the Doco: Software Loading Using AltBoot

CAUTIONThe AltBoot procedure erases the customer Optional Services (Network Scanning; E-Mail; Internet Fax; Network Accounting; Server Fax; Hard Disk Overwrite; Xerox Standard Accounting (XSA). Check with the customer, that they have the necessary codes to enable their Optional Services and they can restore any configuration information for the installed options.

NOTE:
After this procedure, the machines NVM values will be reset to default. If necessary, perform a NVM Save and Restore. Refer to GP 5 Portable Work Station and Tools.
To restore the XSA data, use the customers XSA data backup (clone) file on the customers PC. Refer to the Customer Administrators Guide CD.

PWS Configuration

NOTE:
This procedure will vary, dependent on which version of Windows is being used.

NOTE:
It may be necessary to record the current network settings if they are being used by another application.

1. If possible, print a copy of the latest configuration report.
2. Disable the PWS Wireless Network Connection and the PWS Windows Firewall.[IMG]pws://file/XEROX/XPWS/data/comment/BUS_Note.gif[/IMG]
3. Set the TCP / IP address on the PWS. Perform the following:
   1. Open Start / Control Panel / Network and Internet Connections / Network Connections / Local Area Connections.
   2. Open Local Area Connection.
   3. In the General tab, click on the properties button.
   4. Highlight the Internet Protocol (TCP / IP) icon.
   5. Click on the Properties button.
   6. Select Use the following IP address.
      NOTE:
      Before changing the TCP / IP address, record the original IP address and Subnet mask. The original settings must be reset at the end of this procedure.
   7. Refer to the configuration report for IP address of the machine. Set the IP address of the PWS one number higher than the machine. For example, if the IP address of the machine is 192.168.196.112, set the IP address of the PWS to 192.168.196.113.
   8. Refer to the configuration report for Subnet mask of the machine. Set the Subnet mask of the PWS to the same as the Subnet mask of the machine.
      NOTE:
      A default gateway setting is not required.
   9. Click on OK to close the properties dialog box.
   10. Click on OK to close the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box.
   11. If any settings have been changed, it will be necessary to reboot the PWS.

AltBoot Hardware and Software

Hardware requirements:

• PWS version 8.1 or higher.
• Serial cable, PL 26.10 Item 12
• 9 way gender changer, PL 26.10 Item 1.
• Ethernet crossover cable, PL 26.10 Item 6
• Correct machine PWS Diagnostic Tools.

Software requirements:

• Linux.netboot - Linux Kernal File.
• kfs*.gz - Linux Root File System File.
• *.dim - Image File.

These files are found on the System Software CD.


AltBoot Procedure

If the BIOS needs updating it will also be necessary to have the following file:

• Iroot_os-bup.gz_BIOS Upgrade File

AltBoot Process - Stage 1

After a few seconds a message similar to the following will appear:
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ALTERNATE BOOT Ver 4.0
===============================

• System ID => Xerox Denali v1.00
• BIOS ID => American Megatreats Inc. 0701 03/04/2004
• Board ID => Celestica Denali P 2 CMY123432000378
• uP ID => AMD mobile and Duron (tm) 00800 MHz
• Main Revision => 4.1.0

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Press any key for the AltBoot menu (05)
You have five seconds to press a key in the AltBoot Terminal Window in order to interrupt the normal boot process. It is necessary to do this in order to let the network controller know that we wish to perform an AltBoot.
When interrupted the following menu appears in the terminal window:
===============================
ALTERNATE BOOT Ver 4.0
===============================

• System ID => Xerox Denali v1.00
• BIOS ID => American Megatreats Inc. 0701 03/04/2004
• Board ID => Celestica Denali P 2 CMY123432000378
• uP ID => AMD mobile and Duron (tm) 00800 MHz
• Main Revision => 4.1.0

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MAIN MENU
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1. Continue Boot-Up
2. PWS Boot
3. Diagnostic Menu
4. Reboot System

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Selection1) = >
Select the option:

• Option 1, will perform a normal boot from the network controller hard disk.
• Option 2, is used to perform the AltBoot process. Move onto AltBoot -Stage 2
• Option 3, will allow you to run simple diagnostics see AltBoot Process - Diagnostic Menu.
• Option 4, is used to reboot the network controller if you decide not to AltBoot.

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[Tinochka]

Re: Xerox WCP 245 controler died

Thanks for reply and PM.
I've got the same fail message