User's Manual Part 1

Tech-X Flex
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(NG2) Tech-X Flex User Guide - Firmware v06.50
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Intro
Overview
Wi-Fi
Ethernet
System
IP/Video
MoCA
RF
Specs
• A key code is specific to a unit and will not work on any other unit.
• Key codes must be provided by Spirent. In some cases, the codes required for your licensed feature
set are shipped in the package with the unit. If you have trouble with the codes or require new codes
for any reason, please contact Spirent.
5.9 Update Firmware
(System > Update Firmware)
This function initiates the unit firmware upgrade process. The firmware package must reside on a remote
computer with a properly-configured rsync server running and with IP-level connectivity to the unit.
Spirent hosts one such rsync server which may be available for your use, dependent upon your
arrangement with Spirent and preferences as an organization. Alternatively, you may set up your own
server for private, internal use. The remaining information in this section (including Table 5-3, Update
Firmware parameters on page 5-14) assumes the use of the Spirent-hosted server. For more information
on setting up your own server, please contact Spirent for additional documentation.
Before an update may be initiated, you must configure an Admin Port with connectivity to the rsync
server (see Admin Port on page 5-5). Additionally, note the following:
• The unit should not be powered down or lose network connectivity during the update process. For
this reason:
– The use of a 10/100 (versus Wi-Fi) Admin Port is recommended. If you do use a Wi-Fi
connection, it is highly recommended that you connect with Wireless G or higher, as Wireless B
may not be stable enough to reliably handle the volume of firmware data.
– The unit requires external power to be connected before allowing an update.
If an update is interrupted, in most cases you should be able to restart the unit and at least
attempt the update again. However, there is a very short window during the process when an
interruption will render the unit unusable and require it to be returned for repair. For this
reason, all precautions against an interruption are highly recommended.
• Firmware may be updated at any time, especially if you are using the Spirent-hosted server. Regular
updates help ensure that your unit is performing at its peak capacity. Note that you can view the
current firmware version on the unit with the Version Info function (see Version Info on page 5-7).
• You do not need to connect a specific module or any module at all to run a firmware upgrade. All
firmware is installed on the base unit, which then transfers it to modules as necessary. If a
disconnected module component is affected by an upgrade (such as the ADSL/VDSL2 module
modem, which has its own firmware), the unit will warn you and then proceed to upgrade that
component when the module is reconnected.
The Update Firmware setup screen includes the following parameters:
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