Getting Started: Preparing For The Firmware Download - Comtech EF Data LPOD Installation And Operation Manual

LPOD Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter (BUC)
Updating Firmware
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Getting Started: Preparing for the Firmware Download

1. First, identify the firmware number and its version number.
A. User-supplied items needed:
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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) if needed. Optionally, Comtech EF Data's optional
LPODnet (part of M&C Netbook Accessory Kit CEFD Kit KT-0000203).
o Your serial connection may use either an user-fabricated adapter cable to
connect the PC serial port to the LPOD, or the optional CLC-10 Handheld
Terminal (part of M&C Accessory Kit (CEFD Kit KT-0020518). The following
example depicts use of the CLC-10 for 1:1 Redundant or Standalone serial
connection:
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