• pulsAR radios Firmware
• NetCrossing Gateway Firmware
  
• E-console program
• Read Release Notes - PulsAR-24027 firmware
• Read Release Notes - NetCrossing Gateway firmware 

Firmware FileTypes

There are two types of files that you maydownload into your computer to upgrade the firmware inthe Afar devices. The two file types have extension .BZor .BZE and .DW or .DWE.   The file you need depends on the methodyou intend to use to upgrade the unit firmware.

• .BZ or .BZE - Binary "Zipped"
  Use this file type in conjunction with the program EConsole (described below).  This is the fastest way to upgrade, and lets you upgrade remote devices across RF, so it is usually the preferred method.

• .DW or .DWE - download text file (hex encoded text)
  Use this file if you intend to update the firmware through the serial console in the device or remotely using  Telnet.  The .DW files are ASCII and larger than .BZ files and the update time is longer. 

All firmware files have a three letter nameidentifying the application, followed by two digits ofmajor revision number and two digits of minor revisionnumber.  For example the pmp03_26.bz file isa compressed binary file of version 3.26 of the firmwarefor the AR-24027 running in Point-to-Multipoint mode.

Firmware Update Methods

You canestablish a command session with the Afar devices onthree different interfaces. Once the command session isopen you can then download new firmware, configure deviceparameters, or monitor the operation of the device. Each of the three interfaces has their ownadvantages:

• Serial Console:  All Afar devices have an RS-232 console port running at a default speed of 9600 baud. To establish a command session on this port all you need is a terminal or PC directly connected to the device through an RS-232 cable.  The serial console port is often used for bench testing and for setting up device parameters prior to installation.  To upgrade the firmwaere through this port you need the .DWN file.
  
• EConsole:  This is an AFAR program that runs on a PC Windows or a Linux platform (you can download it below ). With this program you can access any AFAR devices that are connected to the Local Ethernet and also networks that are bridged to it. Econsole works across multiple RF hops.  However, EConsole does not cross an IP router.  To upgrade the firmware using EConsole you need the .BZ or .BZE files.
  
• Telnet: All Afar devices support Telnet which lets you establish a command session from anywhere on the Internet.  The only requirement is that the Afar device must have been pre-configured with an IP address.  To upgrade the firmwaere using Telnet you need the .DW or .DWE files.