TRP1000-4450 Troposcatter C-Band Outdoor Amplifier
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Updating Firmware
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MN-TRP1000-OD
3.2
Getting Started: Prepare for the Firmware Download
1. Identify the firmware number and its version number.
User-supplied items needed:
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A Microsoft Windows-based PC, equipped with available serial and Ethernet ports; a
compatible Web browser (e.g., Internet Explorer); and a terminal emulator program (e.g.,
Tera Term or HyperTerminal).
•
An M&C adapter cable for connection between the unit’s ‘
J6 | COMM 1’
port and the user
PC using a 19-pin to 9-pin Serial Adapter Cable, or a 19-pin to RJ-45 Ethernet Adapter
Cable.
a. Connect the Adapter Cable from the unit’s ‘
J6 | COMM 1’
port to the pertinent
port on the user PC.
b. On the PC – configure the terminal emulator program.
Refer to your terminal emulator program HELP feature or user
guide for operating and configuration instructions.
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19200 bps (Baud
Rate)
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8 Data Bits
•
1 Stop Bit
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Parity = NO
•
Port Flow Control =
NONE
•
Display New line
Rx/Tx: CR
•
Local Echo = ON
c. Energize the TRP1000-4450.
d. Obtain the firmware information via one of the following methods:
•
Using Serial Remote Control or Telnet via the user PC terminal
emulation program –
Log in to the TRP1000-4450, and then use
‘
FRW
’ remote query to obtain, and make note of, the firmware information:
Type (without the quotes) “
<1/FRW?”<cr>
at the command prompt to query
the TRP1000-4450 for its Firmware Number.
See Chapter 5. SERIAL-BASED REMOTE PRODUCT
MANAGEMENT for information and instructions on using
Remote Commands and Queries.