Performing A Site Software Download With Gcp 8000 Site Controllers - Motorola ASTRO 25 GTR 8000 Manual

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j For the Application Type, select both Repeater Site Controller and Site Repeater.
k Select a Software Component from the drop-down list.
l Click Start Operation to download and install the software.
NOTICE: The Software Download Manager client software may display a warning that all
device types must be upgraded at the same time and that Site Controller-only or
Channel-only installs are prohibited. If that warning is displayed, ensure that you are
performing a site software download rather than a single device software download.
The site controllers and the base radios are all loaded with the new software.
11.3
Performing a Site Software Download With GCP 8000 Site
Controllers
Use the following procedure to perform a site software download with GCP 8000 site controllers.
Procedure:
1 Connect an Ethernet straight through cable between the Ethernet port on the service computer/
laptop and the Ethernet service port on the site controller. The service computer/laptop IP
address must be set to an address on the subnet of the local site, which varies depending on
the site and zone numbers. See
NOTICE: If 802.1x services are enabled on the site controller, an 802.1x login account to
connect to the Ethernet port is needed. An 802.1x account is a centrally managed
account. See Chapter 6, "802.1x Service Port Procedures for GCP 8000 Site Controller"
in the 802.1x Service Ports on Switches manual.
2 Open the Software Download Manager application.
CAUTION: Load the correct version of the software. There is a possibility of a mismatch
in software versions when replacing the transceiver module with an on-hand spare. If a
mismatch in software versions occurs, the transceiver may go into a configuration mode
of operation with a reason of 'Invalid Software Version'. To exit out of configuration
mode, see "CSS Procedures > Changing from Configuration to Normal Mode" in the CSS
Online Help.
3 From the Advanced Options menu, select the transfer type.
4 Download and install the necessary software onto the site controllers and base radios as
follows:
a From the menu, select Action and choose one of the following:
• Use DNS Server: This is the default option and is recommended for most cases.
• Use Standard ASTRO IPs (non-Tsub): Legacy option which relies upon a built-in IP
Plan rather than the DNS Server. This option is not supported for Trunking Subsystems
(Tsubs).
• DNS Override: Use when running the Software Download Manager from a server that is
not joined to the ASTRO
ASTRO ® 25 system domain, the Override DNS Server dialog box is used to specify the
DNS server IP address (defaults to the ASTRO
• Load DNS File: Use only in situations where a custom DNS configuration file has been
provided. Typically, this option is selected when the site IP addresses are not configured
to be part of an ASTRO
b From the menu, select File → File Manager.
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