Chapter 3. Updating Firmware; Introduction - Comtech EF Data LPOD Installation And Operation Manual

Chapter 3. UPDATING FIRMWARE

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Introduction

TO ENSURE OPTIMAL PERFORMANCE, IT IS IMPORTANT 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. Firmware updates may be applied to an
LPOD system without having to remove it from operation. If you need to update the firmware,
you can acquire the download from the Comtech EF Data Web site (www.comtechefdata.com)
or from Comtech EF Data Customer Support during normal business hours via e-mail or on CD by
standard mail delivery.
The LPOD Firmware Update process is as follows:
•
Download the firmware update archive file via the Internet to a user-supplied Microsoft
Windows
also used for Ethernet-based Remote Product Management/Monitor and Control
(M&C),
•
Use Comtech EF Data's optional CLC-10 Handheld Terminal M&C Accessory Kit (CEFD Kit
KT-0020518) for serial-based Remote Product Management/M&C, or use an adapter
cable to directly connect the LPOD to the serial port of a user-supplied Microsoft
Windows
•
Extract the firmware update files from the archive download file, and then transfer the
files from the user PC to the LPOD via File Transfer Protocol (FTP).
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-compatible PC such as Comtech EF Data's optional LPODnet. The LPODnet is
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-compatible PC such as the LPODnet.
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