16 AQT-RCS
Instruction Manual
Transferring Files to the AQT-RCS using FTP
FTP — File Transfer Protocol is a commonly used protocol to transfer data from one computer to another over the Internet or a
network that supports TCP/IP protocol. There are two computers or devices involved in an FTP transfer, a server and a client. The
FTP server, running FTP server software, listens on the network for requests. The client, running FTP client software, initiates a
connection to the server. Once connected the client can perform operations such as downloading or uploading files to the server.
FTP servers by default listen on port 21 for incoming connections from FTP clients. The Blonder Tongue FTP site and the AQT-RCS
act as FTP Servers.
• FTP client software, such as FTP Commander (a free FTP client software program) is required to access and transfer files to
AQT-RCS unit. The appropriate username and password are required for transfer — default User Name: 'FTP' & Password: 'pass'
(these entries are case sensitive)
NOTE:
FTP Commander Version 7.33 can be downloaded from the Blonder Tongue FTP Site, Version 8.x of the FTP
Commander software does not function in some computer setup environments and thus, not recommended.
• Navigate to the Blonder Tongue FTP site @ ftp://ftp1.blondertongue.com/ftproot/
• The standard Internet Explorer web browser may be used to access and download the FTP Commander freeware
• Proceed to the FTP Commander directory and download the executable file
• Install the FTP Commander freeware software on your desired PC
The Firmware Upgrade process can not be cancelled or
interrupted after proceeding. The upgrade process
takes approximately 1 minute to complete.
The AQT-PCM LCD (if you are present at the headend to observe) will display 'PROGRAM FLASH' during the upgrade process.
The Backlight of the LCD will shut off upon completion and the PCM will reboot itself. The bootload web utility will display the
successful completion message when finished.
3. Click
Click Here to Download Boot File to PCM
4. Click
OK
on the confirmation message prompt.
The updated firmware version number can now be verified on the Unit Info page of the AQT-RCS.
Verify the Firmware Version
Updating the AQT-RCS Web Pages
The AQT-RCS uses Java enabled http web pages for the interactive communication process. From time to time Blonder Tongue
may make updated web pages available that address operational or bug related items as well as make new features available. The
web pages should only be updated after consultation with the Blonder Tongue Technical Engineering Group.
The latest released web pages may be downloaded from the Blonder Tongue FTP site:
ftp://ftp1.blondertongue.com/ftproot/AQTSeries/AQT_RCS/Web_pages/
It is recommended to always download and update all web pages in the FTP site directory when performing an update.
See the 'Transferring Files to the AQT-RCS using FTP' for additional instructions.
Updating the AQT-RCS Firmware
The AQT-RCS firmware may also be updated from time to time via FTP. The firmware file has a *.firm file format extension, the
name of the file contains the actual version number of the firmware. 'AQTRCS
_101
.firm' indicates AQT
Server version 1.01. The
firmware version can be verified by accessing the 'Setup' and/or "Admin" page — the last three digits indicate the firmware version.
The firmware should only be updated after consultation with the Blonder Tongue Technical Engineering Group.
Verify the Firmware Version
