
TFTP is a method to transfer the configuration and firmware to IP phones which can not be provisioned by other means. TFTPD32/64 or Solarwinds just to name a few others. There are also other free TFTP clients out there.
Now you have a TFTP server installed you can begin updating your phones, gateways, routers as needed. For example: “Read and Write Request Behavior” if you want a prompt before files are uploaded? or downloaded? Change network ports, timeout etc. This folder will be used to place files you need to upload via TFTP or download. Where %%provdir%% is the randomly generated provisioning folder name. From the PumpKIN menu follow to “Options” > “Server” > “TFTP file system root.” Point PumpKIN to the provisioning folder of your 3CX Phone System – by default: C:\ProgramData\3CX\Instance1\Data\Http\Interface\provisioning\%%provdir%%. Step 2: Configuring pumpkin as your new TFTP server You can use another TFTP server if you prefer.ĭownload the executable and run the installer. PumpKIN is an open source TFTP client that is simple to use, follow the link and download the Server and Client of pumpkin. In a VoIP environment TFTP is used to upload firmware files to Gateways, Phones and other hardware.
It is mainly used for automated file transfers between machines on UDP Port 69. TFTP stands for Trivial File Transfer Protocol.