Comtech EF Data LPOD - Manual (Page 55)

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Chapter 3. UPDATING FIRMWARE
3.1 Overview
Comtech EF Data’s LPOD family of Outdoor Amplifiers / Block Up Converters (BUCs) are factory-
shipped with the latest version of operating firmware. Firmware updates may be applied to an
LPOD 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 LPOD 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 LPOD 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 LPOD via File Transfer Protocol (FTP).