To take advantage of new features and software improvements for the ePMP system, monitor the Cambium Networks PMP Software website: https://support.cambiumnetworks.com/files/epmp
To upgrade the device software (AP or SM), follow this:
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Action |
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When upgrading multiple v1.0.3 integrated devices, ensure that the browser cache is cleared at the beginning of the upgrade process. |
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Log in to the device GUI via the management IP |
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3 |
Navigate to page Tools, Software Upgrade |
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Under the Main Software section, set the Upgrade Option to URL to pull the software file from a network software server or select Local File to upload a file from the accessing device.
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If Local File is selected, click Browse to launch the file selection dialogue |
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Click Upgrade Caution Do not power off the unit in the middle of an upgrade process. |
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Once the software upgrade is complete, click the Reset icon. |
Upgrading on-board GPS chip firmware
To upgrade the GPS Synchronized ePMP radio’s on-board GPS chip, follow this:
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Step |
Action |
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1 |
When upgrading multiple v1.0.3 (or later) integrated devices, ensure that the browser cache is cleared at the beginning of the upgrade process. |
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2 |
Log in to the device GUI via the management IP |
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3 |
Navigate to page Tools, Software Upgrade |
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4 |
Under the section GPS Firmware, set the Upgrade Options to URL to pull the software file from a network software server or select Local File to upload a file from the accessing device.
Note Use the same package that is used to upgrade the device’s software. The new GPS firmware is part of the software upgrade packages. |
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If Local File is selected, click Browse to launch the file selection dialogue and click Upgrade. Caution Do not power off the unit in the middle of an upgrade process. |
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Once the software upgrade is complete, click the Reset icon. Caution In case of a locked GPS device the upgrade typically has a "GPS Firmware Version" as "Not Available"(although not always). The user must attempt the upgrade anyway. It is however likely to fail with a "GPS general communication error" displayed in the notification icon. If this occurs the user must power-cycle (not just reboot) the radio and attempt the upgrade again. |
GPS Chip and Software Reference
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ePMP 1000 |
ePMP 1000 |
ePMP 2000 |
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GPS Chip Type |
GPS only |
GPS + GLONASS |
GPS + GLONASS |
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Default GPS Firmware |
AXN_1.51_2801 |
AXN_3.20_8174 |
AXN_3.20_8174 |
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Potential Issues (With Default Firmware Installed) |
GPS chip locked, resulting in loss of sync and no display of firmware version or visible/tracked satellites |
Occasional sync loss following low number of tracked satellites for customers in APAC and Russia regions |
Occasional sync loss following low number of tracked satellites for customers in APAC and Russia regions |
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Current GPS Firmware |
AXN_1.51_2838 |
AXN_5.1._8174 |
AXN_5.1._8174 |
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Corresponding ePMP Software Release |
2.1 |
3.5.1 |
3.5.1 |
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Known issues (With Current GPS Firmware) |
None |
None |
None |