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Chapter 3. FIRMWARE
3.1 Firmware Update Overview
Make sure to operate the LPOD with its latest available firmware.
Comtech EF Data's LPOD family of Outdoor Amplifiers / Block Up Converters
(BUCs) are factory-shipped with the latest version of operating firmware. If you
need to update the firmware, you can apply the update to the LPOD without
having to remove it from operation. You may directly acquire the download from
Comtech EF Data's web site (www.comtechefdata.com), or receive the archive
file by e-mail from Comtech EF Data Product Support.
3.1.1
LPOD Firmware Update Procedure Summary
1. Download the firmware update archive file to a user-supplied PC. The
user PC must be Microsoft Windows® compatible. Comtech EF Data's
optional LPODnet is available for Ethernet-based remote monitor and
control (M&C) of the LPOD.
2. Use an adapter cable to directly connect the LPOD 'J6 | COM1' receptacle
to the serial port of the User PC. You may also use Comtech EF Data's
optional CLC-10 Handheld Terminal (left) for Remote Monitor and Control
(M&C) over the Serial Interface.
3. Extract the firmware update files from the archive download file. Then,
use the LPOD Management IP Address to connect the FTP (File Transfer
Protocol) client to an FTP server, and FTP transfer the files from the User
PC to the LPOD. You may also use Comtech's optional "CReflash" utility.
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