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8.1 UPGRADING AP FIRMWARE
GE MDS occasionally offers upgrades to the transceiver firmware. One
version of the firmware provides core software resources for all radio
models. Uploading new firmware into the radio does not alter any priv-
ileges provided by Authorization Keys, and does not require the trans-
ceiver to be taken offline until you want to operate the radio from the
new firmware image in the radio.
You must use the entraNET MS for all firmware activities, including
uploading from a TFTP server.
NOTE: To upgrade the Remote firmware, refer to UPGRADING
REMOTE FIRMWARE on Page 117.
The uploads can be initiated through any of the three entraNET MS
gateways:
• Terminal emulator—Connect a PC directly to the transceiver
COM1 port via a serial cable and use a terminal emulator pro-
gram on the PC such as HyperTerminal.
• Telnet—Use a network connection for text-based access to the
Management System.
• Web browser—Connect a PC directly to the transceiver LAN
port or associated network and open a Web browser on the PC.
For information on downloading firmware code, please visit the GE
MDS Web site at www.GEmds.com/service/technical/support.
Upgrading the
Transceiver
Firmware
To install firmware using TFTP, you need:
• A PC with a TFTP server running. (You can download a TFTP
server from the GE MDS Web site at
www.GEmds.com/service/technical/support/
downloads.asp.)
• The IP address of the PC running the TFTP server.
If you do not know your computer IP address (Windows PC), select
Start>Run and enter winipcfg or ipconfig to determine this information. The
radio IP address can be found under the Network Configuration Menu.
(See “Network Configuration Menu” on Page 45.)
There are several options for connecting the transceiver and computer
control point to the firmware server. Figure 8-1 and Figure 8-2 show
two variations.With either method, it is essential that all of the equip-
ment be on the same subnet.
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