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LPOD C-/Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter (BUC) Revision 3
Flash Upgrading MN-LPOD
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The downloadable files are stored in two archived formats: *.exe (self-extracting) and *.zip
(compressed). Some firewalls will not allow download of *.exe files. In this case, download the
*.zip file instead.
For additional help with "zipped" file types, refer to the Help file for your particular product;
online references are also available:
• For PKZIP for Windows:
http://www.pkware.com/home_and_small_office/support/manuals/windows.php
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PKZIP for DOS is not supported due to file naming conventions.
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For WinZip: http://www.winzip.com/winzip.htm
For ZipCentral: http://hemsidor.torget.se/users/z/zcentral/faq.html
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Extract the files into the temporary folder on the PC. At least two files should be extracted:
• The bulk image file, FWxxxxxxx.bin, where "x" is thefirmware number and
revision;
• The release notes.
5
Confirm that the files have been extracted to the specified temporary folder on the PC. In DOS,
use “cd c:\temp” to change to the temporary directory created in Step 2, then use the “dir”
command to list the files extracted from the downloaded archive file.
6
Download and unzip the CReflash.zip file to the temporary folder using the same procedures
as previously described in Steps 3 through 5.
7
Install the CReflash application by double clicking on the setup.exe file. The default
parameters for all boxes are generally acceptable.
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Connect the PC to the LPOD’s J6 / COM1 port using the appropriate adapter cable.
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Send a “ping” command to the LPOD to verify the connection and communication.
The IP address of the LPOD can be found remotely using the <0/IPA? query.
Then, using DOS to PING: Click [Start] on the Windows toolbar, then click the [Run...]
option. As an alternative, use the “DOS Prompt” or “Command Prompt” icons in the [Start]
Menu:
• Using Win95 or Win98: Type “command”.
• Using WinNT, Win2K or WinXP: Type “cmd”.
At the DOS prompt, type “ping xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx” (where "xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx" is the LPOD IP
address). The results should confirm whether or not the unit is connected and communicating.