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Chapter 4: Setup of the antenna
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5. The web interface opens directly with the
Dashboard
page.
6. Click
Service
in the top bar. The
Software
page is displayed.
7. Click
Choose file
and locate the new software file.
8. Click
Upload
.
The upload procedure takes a couple of minutes. When done, the system automatically
restarts with the new software version.
9. To make the system return to the previous software if an error occurs during the POST
select
Enable automatic rollback on failure
.
10. Click
Switch to this version
if you want to force the system to use the alternative
software version.
Software recovery procedure (SAFE MODE)
To recover from a failed software upload, turn off the BDU and turn it on again., then the
normal software image is restored.
1. Wait for the safe image.
2. Install install the software and reboot.
3. When the new software version is visible in the safe image, make a physical power cycle
with the power button on the BDU.
The upload procedure takes a couple of minutes. When done, the BDU automatically
restarts with the new software version.
After completing the software update procedure, the SAILOR XTR Ka will perform a POST
(Power On Self Test). When the POST has finished, the green Pass/Fail LED on the front of
the BDU must become steadily green. Verify that the Pass/Fail LED is not red nor flashing
orange once every 2 seconds. Wait until the Pass/Fail LED is green.
You can verify that the software update has been completed successfully. Check the
software version number in the
Dashboard i
n the box
SYSTEM INFO
.
To import and export a system configuration
If you need to reuse a configuration in another SAILOR XTR Ka, you can save the current
configuration to a file, which can then be loaded into another SAILOR XTR Ka. You can also
use this feature for backup purposes. The configuration file contains all the settings you
have entered during system setup: VSAT profiles, network setup, blocking zones, etc.
To save a configuration to a file, do as follows:
1. Select
Service> Software
and locate the section
Configuration
.
2. Click the button
Export
. Follow the download instructions on the screen. You can use
this configuration file for upload into another SAILOR XTR Ka,
To load a configuration from a file, do as follows:
1. Select
Service> Software
and locate the section
Import from file
.
Important
Do not browse away from the upload page. This will terminate
the upload process. Wait for the browser to reload automatically.
Important
Do not browse away from the upload page. This will terminate the
upload process. Wait for the browser to reload automatically.
