User`s guide

Monitoring and Managing the DL3100 5-25

Each of these utilities is accessible from the Node/T3MB Main Menu.

Downloading Software

The Software Download command is used to upgrade the software on the

local DL3100. To access this function, select Software Download from the

Node/T3MB Main Menu.

Before you download software, make sure you have the following:

¥ An IBM PC (or compatible) with hard disk driveÑfor its MS DOS

binary Þle reading capability.

¥ A terminal emulation program with a VT-100 or ANSI emulation and

Xmodem or Kermit binary transfer capability. ExampleÑ Procomm,

Mirror or Xtalk.

¥ An RS-232 connection between PC and DL3100ÑDoes not require a null

modem since the DE-9 (terminal) connector is pinned-out on the

DL3100. DE-9 to DB-25 adaptors may be required, depending on the

PC.

We also recommend that you:

¥ Disable XON/XOFF ßow control from the Node ConÞguration Menu.

¥ Disable Multidrop Mode from the Node ConÞguration Menu.

Figure 5-13 shows an example of the Software Download Menu.

Figure 5-13 Software Download Menu

To download new software:

1. Copy the software Þle onto the PC hard drive.