Comtech EF Data LPOD - Manual (Page 56)

LPOD C-, X-, or Ku-Band Outdoor Amplifier / Block Up Converter (BUC) MN-LPOD
Updating Firmware Revision 10
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3.2 Getting Started: Prepare for the Firmware Download
1) First, identify the firmware number and its version number.
A. User-supplied items needed:
• A Microsoft Windows-based PC equipped with available serial and Ethernet ports, a
compatible Web browser (e.g., Internet Explorer), and a terminal emulator program
(e.g., Tera Term or HyperTerminal) if needed. Optionally, Comtech EF Data’s optional
LPODnet (part of M&C Netbook Accessory Kit CEFD Kit KT-0000203).
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Your Ethernet connection may use either the CAT5 Ethernet adapter cable (CEFD
P/N CA-0000352) to directly connect the User PC Ethernet port to the LPOD, or the
optional LPODnet M&C Netbook Accessory Kit (CEFD Kit KT-0000203). The following
example depicts use of the LPODnet for 1:1 Redundant or Standalone Ethernet
connection: