Which (Windows, Linux, macOS) runs your portable software? Are you upgrading locally or over a routed network ?
This indicates a routing issue. Ping the device from your PC to ensure a physical connection exists. Safety Warning
Step 2: Launch the TFTP ServerOpen the portable application. If prompted for administrative privileges, grant them to allow the software to bind to the network port. Set the "Current Directory" to the folder containing your 1255 firmware.