Chapter 11 NovAtel Firmware
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the receiver. In such cases, the boot code will execute the old image and raise the "Safe Mode" error (see
RXSTATUS
log). If that error is detected, simply restart the SoftLoad process to reload the new firmware
image and the error will be resolved.
11.8 Upgrading Using an Auth-Code
An authorization code (auth-code) enables (unlocks) model features.
An auth-code can be entered using NovAtel Application Suite, NovAtel Web UI or the command line interface.
11.8.1 Entering an Auth-Code Using NovAtel Application Suite
1. Obtain the new auth-code from NovAtel Sales or your local NovAtel dealer.
2. Connect a computer to the receiver using a serial (COM) cable, USB cable or Ethernet connection.
3. Start NovAtel Application Suite on the computer.
4. Use NovAtel Application Suite to connect to the receiver.
For information about using NovAtel Application Suite, refer to
.
5. Click the
Device
menu and select
Details
.
The
Details
window appears.
6. On the
Authorizations
tile, enter the new Auth Code in the
Apply New Auth Code
box.
7. Click the
Apply
button to save the changes to the receiver.
The receiver will restart when a new Auth Code is applied.
11.8.2 Entering an Auth-Code Using Setup & Monitor (Web)
1. Obtain the new auth-code from NovAtel Sales or your local NovAtel dealer.
2. Use a Wi-Fi capable device (such as a laptop, tablet or smart phone) to connect to the receiver’s Wi-Fi
access point. The SSID and password for the receiver Wi-Fi are on a label on the receiver.
3. Open a web browser and enter
192.168.19.1
in the address (URL) bar of the browser.
If using an Ethernet connection, enter the IP address assigned to the receiver.
The Setup & Monitor (Web) Home page appears.
4. Click the Menu icon and select
Details
.
The
Details
window appears.
5. Open the
Authorizations
tile.
6. Enter the new Auth Code in the
Apply New Auth Code
box.
7. Click the
Apply
button to save the changes to the receiver.
The receiver will restart when a new Auth Code is applied.
11.8.3 Entering an Auth-Code Using the Command Line
The
AUTH
command is used to enter an auth-code. The upgrade can be performed directly through the
NovAtel Application Suite command line or from any other communications program.
Refer to
on page 142 for details on updating versus upgrading.
