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| G | Loading DART 200 |
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| Firmware |
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NOTE:
The download function will reset the modem profile but not the IP Address or credentials.
Periodically, the DART 200 firmware needs to be updated, because of improvements to the DART’s capabilities, corrections for problems, or to keep pace with the evolving CDPD standard. When this need occurs, a ZIP file containing the upgrade materials will be available on the Sierra Wireless Web site. If you do not have Internet access this file will also be available on diskette. The ZIP file will contain the new firmware, a download program, and a README file with instructions for loading the firmware onto your DART 200 modem.
The download program runs under DOS, and can run as standalone or in a DOS window under Windows. To reduce the possibility of
If a retry or two does not eliminate the timeout problem, try to download at a lower speed. If that also times out then run the download function as a standalone program outside of Windows.
When the download is complete the last step in the process is for the loader to issue an AT&F&W to restore and save the DART’s factory defaults. If the modem is personalized for application use, reprogram the modem with its application specific profile and
Firmware download procedure
Perform the following steps to download the new software to the DART 200.
1.Make the appropriate connections by:
∙Connecting the modem to a 12 VDC power supply
∙Connecting the modem’s
2.Power on the modem.
3.Check that the modem’s server functions are inactive before starting the download process. Start your ASCII terminal emulator and enter an AT&V command.
