Users Manual Part 1

6.5.4.1.2
Upgrading the Base Radio Software in BR-Arch-2 Architecture (Optional)
Software updates for Base Radios in BR-Arch-2 architecture should be performed only for testing
purposes by authorized technical personnel.
NOTICE: This procedure has no impact on normal functioning of Base Radio. It is intended for
testing purposes only. Perform this procedure only on Base Radios in BR-Arch-2 architecture.
This procedure does not apply to BR-Arch-1.
Prerequisites:
• Ensure the Base Radio is not connected to the Site Controller.
• Ensure you are aware that connecting the Base Radio to the Site Controller after the software
update does not have any impact on normal functioning of the Base Radio. However, it will have the
following consequences:
-
The Test Application might become incompatible with the Base Radio Core.
- The Base Radio Core will be overwritten with the version downloaded from the Site Controller.
Procedure:
1 Place the BRC Test Application and Core Application software in the root directory of the TFTP
server.
2 Connect an RJ45 cable to the serial port of the PC and the Base Radio Service port.
3 Connect a crossed Ethernet cable to the service PC and the SC1 port on BR.
4 Reset BR and enter Base Radio Core mode. See Logging on to the Base Radio Core Mode on
page 242.
5 Update the Base Radio Core by entering the following command:
swmgr -icore -f/tftp/<service PC IP address>/<name of the Base Radio
Core file stored on the service PC>
and press Enter.
Step example:
swmgr -icore -f/tftp/10.0.253.100/MTS_BRC_CORE-R08.44.20.img
6 Update the Test Application by entering the following command:
swmgr -itestapp -f/tftp/<service PC IP address>/<name of the Base Radio
Core file stored on the service PC>
and press ENTER.
Step example:
swmgr -itestapp -f/tftp/10.0.253.100/MTS_BRC_TESTAPP-R08.44.20.elf
7 When the prompt returns, reset the Base Radio by entering the following command: reset
8 Verify the if the Base Radio contains the new Base Radio Core version by performing the
following steps:
a Log on to the Base Radio Core. See Logging on to the Base Radio Core Mode on page 242.
b Enter the following command: ver and press ENTER.
c Verify if the value in the Current core version parameter corresponds to the software
version downloaded from the service PC.
9 Verify the if the Base Radio contains the new Test Application version by performing the
following steps:
a Log on to the Test Application. See Logging on to the Test Application on page 242.
b Enter the following command: fv -oplatform and press ENTER.
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