Software update
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8.2 Software update
8.2.1 Hardware and software requirements
The following items are required before the software can be updated:
• One computer with a standard Ethernet port available.
• A standard Internet browser.
• 1024×768 pixels or higher display resolution. The program is best viewed using small
fonts.
• One straight LAN cable.
• The file with the new software.
8.2.2 Software update (ADU and ACU)
Software update using the web interface of the ACU
1. Power up the SAILOR 900 VSAT High Power system, i.e. switch on the ACU. Wait until
the SAILOR logo has disappeared from the ACU display.
2. Connect a PC to LAN interface 3 (Service port, standard Ethernet) or the front LAN
connector of the ACU.
3. Open your Internet browser and enter the IP address of the ACU. The IP address is
http://192.168.0.1 (default). For further details on network setup see To configure the
LAN network on page 6-30.
4. If needed, type in the user name admin and the password 1234.
5. The web interface opens directly with the DASHBOARD page.
6. Click SERVICE from the left navigation pane. The UPLOAD SOFTWARE TO
TERMINAL page is displayed.
7. Click Browse... and locate the new software file.
8. Click Upload.
Note that the upload procedure takes a couple of minutes. When done, the ACU
automatically restarts with the new software version.
The start-up procedure after a software upload takes longer than the usual start-up time,
as the software in the ADU must also be updated. The ACU display shows: ADU SW
UPLOAD.
9. Click Switch to this version if you want to force the system to use the alternative
software version stated in the display.
Only qualified service personnel.should make a software
update.
Do not browse away from the upload page. This will terminate the
upload process. Wait for the browser to reload automatically.
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