Getting Started: Prepare For The Firmware Download - Comtech EF Data TRP1000-OD Installation And Operation Manual

3.2

Getting Started: Prepare for the Firmware Download

1. Identify the firmware number and its version number.
User-supplied items needed:
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A Microsoft Windows-based PC, equipped with available serial and Ethernet ports; a
compatible Web browser (e.g., Internet Explorer); and a terminal emulator program (e.g.,
Tera Term or HyperTerminal).
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An M&C adapter cable for connection between the unit's 'J6 | COMM 1' port and the user
PC using a 19-pin to 9-pin Serial Adapter Cable, or a 19-pin to RJ-45 Ethernet Adapter
Cable.
a. Connect the Adapter Cable from the unit's 'J6 | COMM 1' port to the pertinent
b. On the PC – configure the terminal emulator program.
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c. Energize the TRP1000-4450.
d. Obtain the firmware information via one of the following methods:
Updating Firmware
port on the user PC.
Refer to your terminal emulator program HELP feature or user
guide for operating and configuration instructions.
19200 bps (Baud
Rate)
Parity = NO
Local Echo = ON
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Using Serial Remote Control or Telnet via the user PC terminal
emulation program – Log in to the TRP1000-4450, and then use
'FRW' remote query to obtain, and make note of, the firmware information:
Type (without the quotes) "<1/FRW?"<cr> at the command prompt to query
the TRP1000-4450 for its Firmware Number.
See Chapter 5. SERIAL-BASED REMOTE PRODUCT
MANAGEMENT for information and instructions on using
Remote Commands and Queries.
TRP1000-4450 Troposcatter C-Band Outdoor Amplifier
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8 Data Bits
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Port Flow Control =
NONE
3–2
Revision 0
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1 Stop Bit
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Display New line
Rx/Tx: CR
MN-TRP1000-OD