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MBT-5000 L-Band Up/Down Converter System

MN-MBT5000

Upgrading Firmware

Revision 4

4–2

*.exe files; in this case, download the *.zip file instead. If applicable, one version prior to the

current release is also available for download.

For additional help with "zipped" file types, refer to the help files provided with the

"PKZIP for Windows", "WinZip", or "ZipCentral" file archiving programs. “PKZIP for

Command-line” is not supported due to file naming conventions.

To verify the correct firmware number, see Step 2(D) in Sect. 4.3.1 Getting Started: Prepare for

the Firmware Download.

4.2

Getting Started: Prepare for the Firmware Download

1) First, identify the MBT-5000 assigned Ethernet Traffic IP Address and the firmware

information (number/revision letter/version number).

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).

• A 9-pin serial cable and a standard CAT5 Ethernet cable to connect the MBT-5000 to the

user PC.

A. Use an Ethernet hub, switch, or direct cable

connection to connect the MBT-5000 rear

panel ‘J9 | 10/100 ETHERNET’ port to an

Ethernet port on the User PC.

B. Use the 9-pin serial cable to connect the

MBT-5000 rear panel ‘J1 | COM 1’ port to a

serial port on the User PC.

C. On the PC – Open the terminal emulator program. Configure the program serial port

communication and terminal display settings. The factory default operation requires

these settings:

38500 bps (Baud Rate) 8 Data Bits

1 Stop Bit

Parity = NO

Port Flow Control = NONE Display New line Rx/Tx: CR

Local Echo = ON

Refer to your terminal emulator program HELP feature or user guide for

operating and configuration instructions.