CommScope ATC300-2000 - Manual (Page 89)

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Section 9
Uploading Controller Firmware and Antenna
Definition Files Using the IP Config Tool
9.0 Section Overview
• The Andrew IP Config Tool can be used for uploading firmware to the controller over its FTP server.
For uploading firmware to the controller over a direct connection, see paragraphs 9.2 through 9.5.
For uploading firmware to the controller over a LAN, see paragraphs 9.3 through 9.5. For ATC200
and ATC300 2.32 and earlier, firmware can also be uploaded to the controller using a third party
FTP server (see Appendix C).
• For ATC300 2.34 and later, firmware can be installed using the web interface without IP Config
Tool or a third-party FTP server.
• The IP Config Tool is compatible for use on computers operating in the English language using
Windows ® 2000, Windows ® XP or Windows 7. This tool includes an FTP server for file upload.
If another FTP server is active on the local computer, a conflict may occur (see paragraph 9.6).
See Appendix A to disable Windows
® XP SP2 Firewall.
The IP Config Tool does not work with Windows Vista (see Appendix B).
• Periodically, updates are made to the antenna definition file to add data for new antenna models
and to maintain the latest data available for existing antennas compatible for the controller system.
These updates are made automatically when the operator installs new controller firmware, because
antenna definition file releases are bundled with controller firmware.
9.1 Required Resources
Hardware
•
ATC300-1000/2000 or ATC200-1000 controller w/power cord
• To connect to PC or laptop, use the Ethernet cable (or LAN connectivity with the ATC300-
1000/2000 controller)
• Computer operating in the English language using Windows ® 2000, Windows ® XP or Windows 7
Software
•
IP Config Tool (see Section 3, if this has not been installed on the local computer)
• ATC300-1000/2000 controller firmware (atc300_*.tar) or ATC200-1000 controller firmware
(RET-AN-RT_*.ascu)
• Non-Andrew antenna definition file (RET-xx-AT_*.ascu)
Asterisk (*) represents the version number. Use the file with the highest number preceding the file
extension for each type file to ensure the latest version data is uploaded.
xx is the 2-letter vendor code. Andrew antenna definition files are automatically updated when controler
software is installed (see above).
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