26 Software Update Manager
RX2 Reference Guide E-EQ-RX2RG-B
Maintaining Files on the FTP Server
Files must be placed on the FTP server in the directory specified in the RX2 registry.
The applicable LXE G-Number or P-Number software revision for each of the desired software
packages supported should be placed in the directory.
If the software revision is:
• The same as on the RX2 – Nothing is downloaded.
• Newer than on the RX2 – Software is downloaded and installed.
• Older than on the RX2 – Software is downloaded and installed.
Caution: The Manager DOES NOT verify if the software being downloaded is newer than
the software already loaded on the RX2. It is the user’s responsibility to ensure the
correct revision of LXE software is placed on the FTP server.
DO NOT place more than one revision of a software package on the FTP server.
Doing so can cause the update process to fail with unexpected results.
Directory Structure
When setting up the FTP server, local users should be restricted to their home directories.
Therefore when the user logs in via FTP, the home directory is seen as the root directory (in other
words, they cannot change from that directory to browse other directories on the FTP server).
The directory specified in the FTP setup must exist off this root directory.
Operation
The Manager operates at boot up on the RX2. If ActiveSync Remote Desktop has been started,
the process of the Manager can be viewed via the status window on the RX2. If it is not practical
to view the Manager’s operation, a log file is maintained as discussed later in this section.
The Manager automatically attempts to connect to the specified FTP server when the RX2 boots.
If the specified server is not found, the Manager stops after five failed connections. The Manager
waits 10 seconds between attempts.
If the server is found, the software loaded on the RX2 is compared to the files loaded on the FTP
server.
Note: The revisions of software loaded on the RX2 are tracked via the registry. Details are
included later in this section.
If a different software version is loaded on the FTP server, the process continues as follows:
The software package is downloaded to the RX2.
Once the download completes, the software is moved to the proper location on the RX2.
The download and moving process is repeated for any other software packages.
After the last package, the FTP connection is disconnected.
If any of the following packages are included in the download, the Manager reboots the RX2 upon
completing the installation:
• Cisco or Summit radio software
• Software Update Manager
