Chapter 9. Lantek Firmware Upgrade; Perform Firmware Upgrade; Using The Computer - IDEAL Networks LanTEK III Manual

Chapter 9. LanTEK Firmware Upgrade

The firmware of LanTEK
download the latest firmware upgrade from the website of IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC.
separately or together with the software update of IDEAL DataCENTER.
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9.1

Perform Firmware Upgrade

Using a computer, the firmware of LanTEK
Firmware Upgrade program, or without a computer with a USB removable storage.
NOTE:
Before updating the firmware, make a backup of the test records on the LanTEK® III Cable
Tester.
When updating the firmware, the Display (DH) or the Remote (RH) handset must be
supplied with power through the adapter.
9.1.1

Using the Computer

1. Supply the Display handset (DH) with power by using the adapter.
2. Connect the Display handset (DH) to a free USB port of the computer by using
the USB cable supplied with the LanTEK
3. Power the Display handset (DH) on.
4. On the Windows desktop, select the start symbol
Upgrade.
5. Select Upgrade and follow the instructions until the upgrade is finished.
NOTE:
Upgrade only newer firmware with higher end numbers.
During the upgrade, the connection to the adapter must not be interrupted.
6. Repeat with the remote handset (RH).
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LanTEK III
User Manual
II Cable Tester should be updated in regular intervals. You can
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III Cable Tester can be updated with the LanTEK
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Fig. 92 LanTEK Firmware Upgrade
III Cable Tester.
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LanTEK Firmware
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