GE GFK-2489 user manual Upgrading Firmware, Upgrading the Transceiver Firmware

Chapter

8

Technical Reference

Upgrading Firmware

One version of the transceiver firmware provides core software resources for all radio models. Uploading new firmware into the radio does not alter any privileges provided by Authorization Keys, and does not require the transceiver to be taken offline until you want to operate the radio from the new firmware image in the radio.

You must use the TS Wireless MS for all firmware activities, including uploading from a TFTP server.

NOTE: To upgrade the Remote firmware, refer to UPGRADING REMOTE FIRMWARE in chapter 4.

The uploads can be initiated through any of the three TS Wireless MS gateways:

▪Terminal emulator—Connect a PC directly to the transceiver COM1 port via a serial cable and use a terminal emulator program on the PC such as HyperTerminal.

▪Telnet—Use a network connection for text-based access to the Management System.

▪Web browser—Connect a PC directly to the transceiver LAN port or associated network and open a Web browser on the PC.

For information on downloading firmware code, please visit the GEMDS Web site at www.gemds.com.

Upgrading the Transceiver Firmware

To install firmware using TFTP, you need:

▪A PC with a TFTP server running. (You can download a TFTP server from the MDS Web site at www.microwavedata.com/service/technical/support/ downloads.asp.)

▪The IP address of the PC running the TFTP server.

If you do not know your computer IP address (Windows PC), select Start>Run and enter winipcfg or ipconfig to determine this information. The radio IP address can be found under the Network Configuration Menu.

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