Chapter 4
Configuring System Settings
Updating the System Software
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4.12.2 Network Software Update Procedure
The test set’s system software can be updated over a network connection to a server
where the updated software file has been stored. Software must be downloaded and
extracted to the network location before proceeding with the update.
Using a network storage location to perform a software update involves the following steps:
•
“Download and Extract Software to Network”
•
“Performing the USB Software Update”
Before proceeding with the update, review the following recommendations:
•
Use a wired network connection.
See section 4.4.1, “Establishing an
Ethernet Connection”, on page 4-5
.
•
A unit that is behind a firewall might not be able to access the network
location where the system software is located. Connect the unit over a
public network instead.
•
The unit must have an uninterrupted supply of power during the software
update. If necessary, connect the test set to a grounded AC Power supply.
4.12.2.1 Download and Extract Software to Network
The following procedure provides instructions to download and extract software to a
network directory:
1.
Download software from
VIAVI Software Updates and Downloads
2.
Select the link for the latest version of software.
3.
Save the software file to a location on the computer.
4.
Navigate to the software file location. Open the file and select
Run
.
5.
In the dialog box that appears, click
Browse
to navigate to, and select the
network directory for the location where the files will be extracted.
6.
Click
Extract
to initiate extraction of the system software files to the network
directory.
7.
When all files have been extracted, proceed to
.
NOTE
System software files are self-extracting software files