Service Guide E8361-90001 C-3
PNA Series Microwave Network Analyzers Firmware Upgrades
E8361A Downloading Using Option 099, Firmware Upgrade
Downloading Using Option 099, Firmware Upgrade
Option 099 provides a firmware upgrade kit containing a CD-ROM that contains firmware
upgrades for your network analyzer. Refer to “Option 099, Firmware Upgrade” on page 2-4
for additional information.
Two procedures are provided for updating the analyzer firmware using the upgrade kit:
• Downloading from a USB CD Drive Connected to the Analyzer
• Downloading from a Shared CD Drive Over the LAN
Installation Requirements
• The network analyzer must be in proper working condition prior to installing this
option. Any necessary repairs must be made before proceeding with this installation.
• This installation does not require removal of the analyzer’s protective outer covers.
• The analyzer must be powered up and operating to perform this installation.
Downloading from a USB CD Drive Connected to the Analyzer
• A mouse and a keyboard must be connected to the network analyzer.
• A CD drive must be connected to the network analyzer. This procedure has been
verified using the CD drive specified in “USB Accessories” on page 6-39. It has not been
verified using other USB CD drives.
Installation Procedure
1. Exit all applications; the analyzer display should show the PC desktop icons.
2. Insert the upgrade CD into your analyzer’s CD drive.
3. Click
My Computer, and then click your analyzer’s CD drive.
4. On the CD drive menu, click on the program file listed to begin the installation.
5. Follow the instructions as they appear. Select your network analyzer’s hard disk drive
as the destination for the files being installed.
Downloading from a Shared CD Drive Over the LAN
• If your PC and your network analyzer are both connected to the same LAN, proceed to
“Downloading Over the LAN.”
• If your PC and your network analyzer are NOT connected to a LAN, you can connect
them using a crossover cable. A crossover cable can be purchased or can be constructed
from a standard LAN cable. Refer to “Constructing a Crossover Cable” on page 4-26 for
details.
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