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GFK-2489 8-1
Technical Reference
Upgrading Firmware
One version of the transceiver firmware provides core software resources for all radio models.
Uploading new firmware into the radio does not alter any privileges provided by Authorization
Keys, and does not require the transceiver to be taken offline until you want to operate the
radio from the new firmware image in the radio.
You must use the TS Wireless MS for all firmware activities, including uploading from a TFTP
server.
NOTE: To upgrade the Remote firmware, refer to UPGRADING REMOTE FIRMWARE in
chapter 4.
The uploads can be initiated through any of the three TS Wireless MS gateways:
▪ Terminal emulator—Connect a PC directly to the transceiver COM1 port via a serial cable
and use a terminal emulator program on the PC such as HyperTerminal.
▪ Telnet—Use a network connection for text-based access to the Management System.
▪ Web browser—Connect a PC directly to the transceiver LAN port or associated network
and open a Web browser on the PC.
For information on downloading firmware code, please visit the GEMDS Web site at
www.gemds.com
.
Upgrading the Transceiver Firmware
To install firmware using TFTP, you need:
▪ A PC with a TFTP server running. (You can download a TFTP server from the MDS Web
site at www.microwavedata.com/service/technical/support/ downloads.asp.)
▪ The IP address of the PC running the TFTP server.
If you do not know your computer IP address (Windows PC), select Start>Run and enter
winipcfg or ipconfig to determine this information. The radio IP address can be found under
the Network Configuration Menu.
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