We've got a node (Rocket XM 64mb) on top of tall tower with 3.16.1.0 in it. I've been very hesitant to upgrade it as it's at 500', and with the 48v injector/amp (for the long ethernet) , and then stepdown to 24, there is no reset on the ground. If I bork it, it's a Tower climb at about $2,000!
We've got a laptop there, that I can run remotely, to upgrade with. I'm thinking I should install/upgrade 3.18.9.0 first, then 3.19.3.0 next and then 3.2.2 last. Good plan??
There is tunnel software installed, but it's not used and we don't need it. I expect with what every upgrade I do, will remove the tunnel software which is fine. This unit is on a GS105E switch, but there is no WAN at the moment. The rocket is doing DHCP.
Thanks Brent W8XG
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Best way to upgrade
Mon, 07/06/2020 - 15:09
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Best way to upgrade
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upgrading for both took first time. no problems. actually, the OTA upgrades went smoother than upgrading nodes on my LAN
I wasn't happy with the performance of the internet link to the site, which is why I chose over the air.
I second Chrissy's recommendation of doing one upgrade, don't push your luck
using a computer remotely is another link that can fail, unless it's a better link than RF of course.
Richard ko0ooo
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I'd run a test with the same kind of hardware on the ground in the lab/shack to see if it works, before trying it on the one on the tower.