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Upgrading Remote Firmware Remote radio firmware may be upgraded using the Remote Firmware Upgrade Utility
available from MDS. A local PC connection to the radio is required to use this utility.
A brief description of each screen item is given below.
• File—Allows exiting the utility.
• Options—Here, you can select to extract S28 files, display the
debugging log, or show file versions.
• Help—Shows the copyright and version information.
• Com Port—Identifies the COM port on the computer to be used for
upgrading radio firmware.
• User Name, Password—Here, you enter the username and password
that have been configured at the radio.
• Browse Package—Allows selection of an upgrade file to be loaded
into the radio. This functions in a similar manner to that seen in the
Windows environment.
• Upgrade Firmware—This button initiates the file transfer to the
radio.
• Reboot to new image after download—When checked, the radio
reboots with the new firmware just loaded.
• Change Baud Rate—When checked, the utility automatically
changes its baud rate to match that set in the radio.
• Retrieve/Restore Configuration—When checked, this saves a copy of
your configuration. MDS recommends that you check this box
before upgrading to ensure that you have a back-up copy of your
configuration.