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5.4 Firmware
Upgrading
The ViPR radiomodem firmware is field-upgradable using the unit’s Ethernet port. The process involves
connecting to the IP address of the mobile from a host PC and transferring the firmware files via an FTP
program.
5.4.1 Procedure
1. Using a file decompression program, such as WinZIP™ or WinXP’s right-click & select the “Expand
to…” option, expand the contents of the firmware upgrade package to a directory of your choice on
the host PC.
Warning:
Be aware that base and mobile’s firmware archives are often distributed at the same time. Files
intended for the ViPR radiomodem are labeled in the form
ViPR_Vx.x_Rx.xx.zip
. Be
careful not to transfer firmware into the wrong unit!
2. Using an FTP program of your choice, establish a connection to the mobile IP address. Please refer to
paragraph 4.8.4.1 for “Username” and “Password” usage.
3. Transfer all the files in the upgrade package. Occasionally, long pauses, on the order of 30 to 45 sec-
onds, are possible when storing the file in the unit’s flash file system.
4. Once the file transfer is complete, cycle the mobile power and allow the unit to boot. The unit should
return to the state that it was in when the update was started.
Note:
After resetting, the PWR LED remaining lit steady amber or red indicates the FTP transfer was
not successful or that the firmware is corrupt. Please contact Dataradio system engineering for as-
sistance.
