Receiver Descrambler - User Manual (release 7.3.1)
5.8 Software Updates
Occasionally THOMSON will release new software for the unit to provide new features and bug fixes. NEVER
PERFORM A SOFTWARE UPDATE UNLESS INSTRUCTED TO DO SO BY A THOMSON
REPRESENTATIVE. If an update is warranted, the representative will provide the software and instructions for
the update.
5.9 Diagnostics
5.9.1 Processes
This section is primarily used THOMSON representative to aid in troubleshooting a problem. By clicking on
the “View Processes Window…” hyperlink, under the “Diagnostics” heading, it will bring up a new window
that shows all the running processes of the unit’s operating system. There are no user-definable
parameters under this menu.
5.9.2 Network Interface Information
This section displays detailed information about the network portion of the unit. It also allows a new IP
address to be set in the unit. To set a new IP address, use the following steps:
Warning: Use caution when changing IP settings or the unit may be rendered unreachable.
1. Click the “View Network Interface Window…”
hyperlink, under the “Diagnostics” heading.
2. A new window will appear in the middle of the
screen. This new windows will give all of the
details for the network interface of the unit, as
well as contain three input boxes to set a new
IP address.
3. Fill in the three fields, “IP Address”, “Subnet
Mask”, and “Gateway.”
4. Click the button to save
the network settings.