DSAT-300 USER GUIDE 21
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14 FIRMWARE UPGRADE
The USB programming port is used to install new or revised firmware in the DSAT-300. The DSAT-300 will go into
programming mode automatically whenever the USB cable is connected and the DSAT-300 is powered on or
charging.
14.1 REQUIRED HARDWARE
Laptop or PC with one of the following USB port configurations:
1. USB 2.0 port and chipset
2. USB 3.0 port and chipset
NOTE: Programming will not work if the USB cable is connected to a USB 2.0 port on a computer that has
a USB 3.0 chipset.
Windows XP Operating System or higher
Type A to Type B USB connector
14.2 USB DRIVER
NOTE: In order to use the DSAT-300 USB programming port, the user will be required to download the
latest driver (as part of the upgrade process).
14.3 DETERMINING THE CORRECT COM PORT
For operating systems of Windows XP and higher, a Com Port will automatically be assigned when the USB cable
is attached to the PC and the DSAT.
Once the cable has been connected from the PC to the DSAT-300, open Device Manager on the PC by clicking:
NOTE: The following instructions have been made with Windows 10, your operating system may differ.
Start Settings Devices: