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Comtech EF Data LPOD User Manual

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LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter (BUC)

MN-LPOD

Updating Firmware

Revision 10

3–2

3.2

Getting Started: Prepare for the Firmware Download

1) First, identify the firmware number and its version number.

A. User-supplied items needed:

• 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) if needed. Optionally, Comtech EF Data’s optional

LPODnet (part of M&C Netbook Accessory Kit CEFD Kit KT-0000203).

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Your Ethernet connection may use either the CAT5 Ethernet adapter cable (CEFD

P/N CA-0000352) to directly connect the User PC Ethernet port to the LPOD, or the

optional LPODnet M&C Netbook Accessory Kit (CEFD Kit KT-0000203). The following

example depicts use of the LPODnet for 1:1 Redundant or Standalone Ethernet

connection: