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Aprisa SR User Manual
Radio Software Upgrade
A software upgrade can be performed on a single radio or an entire Aprisa SR network (FAN).
Network Software Upgrade
This process allows customers to upgrade their Aprisa SR network from the central base station location
without need for visiting remote sites.
without need for visiting remote sites.
The Software Pack is loaded into the base station with the file transfer process (see ‘Software > File
Transfer’ on page 146) and distributed via the radio link to all remote stations.
Transfer’ on page 146) and distributed via the radio link to all remote stations.
When all remote stations receive the Software Pack version, the software can be remotely activated on all
remote stations.
remote stations.
Upgrade Process
The Aprisa SR network upgrade operation is indicated in base station and remote stations by a flashing
orange AUX LED.
orange AUX LED.
To upgrade the entire Aprisa SR network software:
1. Using File Transfer, load the software pack into the base station (see ‘Software > File Transfer’ on
page 146).
2. Distribute the software to the entire network of remote radios (see ‘Software > Remote Distribution’
on page 152).
Note: The distribution of software to remote stations does not stop customer traffic from being
transferred. However, due to the volume of traffic, the software distribution process may affect customer
traffic.
transferred. However, due to the volume of traffic, the software distribution process may affect customer
traffic.
Software distribution traffic is classified as ‘management traffic’ but does not use the Ethernet
management priority setting. Software distribution traffic priority has a fixed priority setting of ‘very
low’.
management priority setting. Software distribution traffic priority has a fixed priority setting of ‘very
low’.
3. Activate the software on the entire network of remote radios (see ‘Software > Remote Activation’ on
page 155).
Where the new software has been activated, remote stations will re-register with the base station.
The remote stations software version can verified with ‘Network Status > Network Table’ on page 158.
The remote stations software version can verified with ‘Network Status > Network Table’ on page 158.
4. Activate the software on the base station radio (see ‘Software > Manager’ on page 149).