Comtech EF Data SPOD PS 1, PS 1.5, and PS 2 C-, X-, or Ku-Band - Manual (Page 49)

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Chapter 3. UPDATING FIRMWARE
3.1 Overview
TO ENSURE OPTIMAL PERFORMANCE, IT IS IMPORTANT TO OPERATE THE SPOD
WITH ITS LATEST AVAILABLE FIRMWARE.
Comtech EF Data’s SPOD family of Outdoor Amplifiers are factory-shipped with the latest
version of operating firmware. Firmware updates may be applied to an SPOD system without
having to remove it from operation. If you need to update the product firmware, you may
download the update from the Comtech EF Data Web site ( www.comtechefdata.com ). You may
also receive the firmware update archive file via e-mail from Comtech EF Data Product Support.
The SPOD Firmware Update process is as follows:
• Download the firmware update archive file via the Internet to a user-
supplied Microsoft Windows ® -compatible PC such as Comtech EF
Data’s optional LPODnet (right). The LPODnet is also used for
Ethernet-based Remote Product Management/Monitor and Control
(M&C),
• Use Comtech EF Data’s optional CLC-10 Handheld Terminal M&C
Accessory Kit (CEFD Kit KT-0020518) (right) for serial-based Remote
Product Management/M&C.
Alternately, use an adapter cable to directly connect the SPOD to the
serial port of a user-supplied Microsoft Windows ® -compatible PC
such as the LPODnet.
• Extract the firmware update files from the archive download file, and then transfer the files
from the User PC to the SPOD via File Transfer Protocol (FTP).