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1. Changing the internal communication port used by TFTP Server
   SolarWinds uses an internal communication port to communicate between the windows service and the various applications. To override the default port of 8099: Shut down all Toolset applications including the TFTP Server tray application and the TFTP service. Create a file named TFTPCommPort.con ...
2. Can't transfer files using TFTP Server
   If you are unable to transfer a file, check the following : Is the TFTP Server running? Is the TFTP Server configured for "Receive"? Select "Configure" from the TFTP Server's "File" menu. Then make sure "Security" and "Advanced Security" are not blocking requests from that router. Is there an ac ...
3. Cisco TFTP Error Codes
   1 In progress 2 Success 3 No Response 4 Too Many Retries 5 No Buffers 6 No Processes 7 Bad Checksum 8 Bad Length 9 Bad Flash 10 Server Error 11 User Canceled 12 Wrong Code 12 File Not Found 14 Invalid TFTP Host 15 Invalid TFTP Module 16 Access Violation 17 Unknown Status 18 Invalid Storage Devic ...
4. Error message: " %Error opening tftp://IP_Address/filename (Timed out) ERROR: Failed to open archive file tftp://IP_Address/filename." when you try to transfer a file in TFTP Server
   This error is typically caused by a firewall blocking access. We recommend disabling any firewalls on the machine running the TFTP Server. FYI, Cisco's VPN client has a setting under options that states "Stateful Firewall Always On". If you have this client installed, you will want to uncheck th ...
5. Error message: ""Error opening tftp://10.10.10.1/filename.cfg (Undefined error) message." when you try to transfer a file in TFTP Server
   If the TFTP Server is pointing to an invalid root directory, then you will receive the "%Error opening tftp://10.10.10.1/filename.cfg (Undefined error)" error message. We recommend opening the TFTP Server, modifying the TFTP Root Directory, and trying to transfer the file again. This error can a ...
6. Error message: "Cannot Start TFTP Server. A TFTP Server is running on port 69" when you try to use TFTP Server
   You see this error if you already have a TFTP server running, or if another program is using port 69. Are you already running TFTP Server? If your system tray contains an icon that depicts two desktop computers, this indicates that you are already running TFTP Server. Double-click the icon to ...
7. Error message: "Invalid Access" when you try to transfer files in TFTP Server
   We recommend ensuring that a pathname is not specified when transferring files using the TFTP Server. The TFTP Server requires the Root Directory to be pointed to the source/destination location. The command should only contain the filename.
8. Error message: "Runtime 339; Application -Defined or Object-Defined Error" when you try to use TFTP Server
   The DNSV50.OCX file is likely missing from the System32 directory, Download and reinstall the latest TFTP Server Utility.
9. Error message: "System.net.socket.socketexception Only one usage of each socket address is normally permitted" or "Cannot start Solarwinds TFTP service. Application will be closed"
   You may see these error messages if TCP port 8099 is used by another application. Typically, IIS uses this port when it is configured for remote administration. To test if port 8099 is in use by IIS: Click Start, and then click Run. In the Open text box, enter cmd, and then click OK. At the co ...
10. Ports used by TFTP Server
    Make sure you allow traffic on ports UDP/69 and TCP/8099. TFTP Server uses port 69 for TFTP transfers. Ensure you allow traffic through your firewall on this port. TFTP Server also uses port 8099 for user interface to TFTP service traffic. Ensure this port is not being used on the computer on wh ...
11. Running TFTP Server as a Windows service
    You can run the TFTP Server as a service on Windows XP or Windows 2003 by using the INSTSRV.exe and SRVANY.exe programs that are included within the Windows 2003 Resource Kit. Refer to Microsoft's support site for specific instructions on using these files to create and run a new service.
12. Starting TFTP Server automatically when Windows starts
    Toolset Version 9 The SolarWinds Toolset Version 9 TFTP server is a Windows service. To start the service automatically when Windows starts: From the Start menu, click Control Panel > Administrative Tools > Services. Scroll to and then click SolarWinds TFTP Server. From the Action menu, click P ...
13. TFTP Server shortcut doesn't appear on desktop
    If an icon already exists on your desktop with the name TFTP Server, the desktop icon for SolarWinds Free TFTP Server does not overwrite the previously created shortcut. Fix, rename the old shortcut before installing or use the start menu to launch the SolarWinds tool.