Upgrading the modem, Pgrading the odem – Navini Networks Ripwave MX User Manual
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Navini Networks, Inc.
Ripwave MX Modem User Guide
Care & Maintenance,
pgrading the
odem
If there is a problem with the Modem, do not attempt to repair
stall the monitoring software prior to
upgrading the OS. Otherwise, the monitoring software will not
work. See Uninstall instructions in this Guide.
The Modem must be left powered ON whenever you shut down
or restart any Windows 98 or ME platforms. If the Modem is
off, a blue screen appears on the monitor. In the event this
happens you will mostly likely have to power cycle the PC.
There are three different ways to upgrade the software that makes
the Modem work.
Your Service Provider may perform an over-the-air (OTA)
upgrade, where the up-to-date software files are transferred
wirelessly from the Base Station to your Modem.
be installed on your PC and used to
have
Your Service Provider may instruct you to use your Navini
or
ords, there should be no
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Use only a mild detergent and a soft, damp cloth to clean the
Modem. Do not use any chemicals or abrasives to clean the
plastic shell.
it yourself. Report the problem to your Service Provider.
If you are going to upgrade your Operating System after
loading the Navini monitoring software (Navini Diagnostics),
you must first unin
Your Service Provider may provide a downloadable web file or
CD-ROM with software to
upgrade the Modem. This method is used for systems that
a software release prior to 4.0.
Diagnostics Tool to upgrade your Modem software load. This
method is used for systems that have a software release of 4.0
or greater.
The latter two methods are used only if the Modem was not
powered on during the OTA upgrade process. The OTA upgrade is
mally transparent to the user; in other w
n
noticeable service interruption. The web or CD upgrade comes
with instructions and takes a minimal amount of time to complete
Note: If you use the Navini Diagnostics Tool to upgrade your
Modem software load, the computer connected to your Modem
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