LanTEK III 161809 Iss 2
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Chapter 9. LanTEK Firmware Upgrade
The firmware of LanTEK
®
II Cable Tester should be updated in regular intervals. You can
download the latest firmware upgrade from the website of IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC.
separately or together with the software update of IDEAL DataCENTER.
If you register for the Newsletter on the website of IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC., you will
automatically receive information on new downloads.
9.1 Perform Firmware Upgrade
Using a computer, the firmware of LanTEK
®
III Cable Tester can be updated with the LanTEK
Firmware Upgrade program, or without a computer with a USB removable storage.
Before updating the firmware, make a backup of the test records on the LanTEK® III Cable
Tester.
When updating the firmware, the Display (DH) or the Remote (RH) handset must be
supplied with power through the adapter.
9.1.1 Using the Computer
1. Supply the Display handset (DH) with power by using the adapter.
2. Connect the Display handset (DH) to a free USB port of the computer by using
the USB cable supplied with the LanTEK
®
III Cable Tester.
3. Power the Display handset (DH) on.
4. On the Windows desktop, select the start symbol LanTEK Firmware
Upgrade.
Fig. 92 LanTEK Firmware Upgrade
5. Select
and follow the instructions until the upgrade is finished.
Upgrade only newer firmware with higher end numbers.
During the upgrade, the connection to the adapter must not be interrupted.
6. Repeat with the remote handset (RH).
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