Reference Manual

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Reprogramming Menu
The factory sometimes offers upgrades to the transceiver firmware.
Loading new firmware into the unit will not alter any privileges pro-
vided by Authorization Keys and does not require you to take the trans-
ceiver off-line until you want to operate the unit with the newly installed
firmware image.
Firmware images are available free-of-charge at:
www.GEmds.com/Resources/TechnicalSupport/
NOTE: Always read the release notes for downloaded firmware. These
notes contain important information on compatibility and any
special steps needed for proper installation.
All units and versions have two resident images. Version 1.4.4 had
two.mpk files, one for the Access Point and one for the Remote. As of
version 2.1.0, there is only one mpk file which you can use with both
Access Points and Remotes.
The transceiver has two copies of the firmware (microprocessor code)
used for the operating system and applications. One copy is “active” and
the second is standing by, ready to be used once activated. You can load
new firmware into the inactive position and place it in service whenever
you desire.
Invisible place holder
Figure 3-104. Reprogramming Menu (AP)