Prepare For The Firmware Download; Required User-Supplied Items; Lpod-R Connections For All Current Production Units; Figure 3-1. M&C Utilities Available From Comtech Ef Data - Comtech EF Data LPOD-R PS .5 Installation And Operation Manual

LPOD-R Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter (BUC)
Firmware Update

3.2 Prepare for the Firmware Download

3.2.1

Required User-supplied Items

You will need 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).

3.2.1.1 LPOD-R Connections for All Current Production Units

Figure 3-1. M&C Utilities Available from Comtech EF Data (All Current
See Figure 3-1:
You can use Comtech's optional LPODnet (part of CEFD KT-0000203 M&C
Netbook Accessory Kit) for Ethernet-based M&C of the LPOD-R. The LPOD-R
features a weatherproof 'J6 | COM1' RJ-45 modular port for the M&C interface.
Use a CAT5e Ethernet cable to connect the LPOD-R directly to the Ethernet port
of the User PC.
CAUTION
For permanent Ethernet connections, you MUST use the appropriate
mating connector on your supplied Ethernet cable to ensure a
weatherproof installation. You may fabricate this cable using CEFD
connector kit KT-0020707 or KT-0020708. See Figure 3-1, and Section
2.2.5.1 and Figure 2-4 in Chapter 2 for details.
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