How to apply and upgrade the firmware on a Futurecom repeater. 

Futurecom

DVRS

DVR-LX

VRX1000

The firmware can be applied to a standalone repeater or upgraded to match a Mobile for compatibility after the Mobile's firmware has been upgraded. 

Applying Firmware to VR.

1. Power up the Vehicular Repeater (VR).
2. On your PC, create a Firmware folder.
3. Download the desired firmware release file, available at Motorola Solutions Customer Hub and Partner Hub.
4. Using the USB programming cable, connect the powered-up VR to the USB port on your PC.
5. Launch FRC.
6. On the Futurecom Repeater Configuration launch window, click on the Tools tab

Flash download utility window opens.

7. On the Flash Downloader Utility window, select File → Open , or press shortcut key Ctrl + O.

8. Navigate to the saved firmware folder location. Select the *.cfg file and click Open.

9. To start the firmware upgrade process, click Download on the Flash Downloader Utility window 

Result: The download process is displayed in the Application Messages section. Wait until you receive the message indicating the download is completed successfully. 

• Upgrading firmware: To migrate from a lower to a higher version, make sure the VR firmware has been applied. 

Procedure:

1. Use FRC to read the VR. Perform one of the following options: 

• Select Repeater → Load Data from Repeater.
• Press shortcut key, F2.

The FRC detects the new firmware is running and converts the EEPROM map. The following dialog pops up:

2.Click Proceed. 

Configurator dialog prompt pops up. 

3. Click OK to proceed.

This information can be found in the Vehicular Repeater Programming Guide MN010245A01-AB.

Firmware section, page 46.