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Microtest Pentascanner+ firmware upgrade

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by noorazman 2 views

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I have an old Pentascanner+ with software version 4.30 with firmware ver 2.01 . It is not y2k and cannot test cat. 5e cable. I wish to upgrade the software to version 5.00.
When I try to validate EEPROM with command "penta -c2 -v" it returns a message the EEPROM checksum is invalid.
When I try to reflash ... it will hang up until
status : starting fast reflasher.
How long could I wait ?
What I am should do next ?
Should I upgrade the firmware before the software?
Please somebody help me.......

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by curacao_dejavu

unfortunately you will have to contact microtest.
its best to upgrade then the software.
redownload the flash program , it seems corrupt (checksum invalid)

Leopold

note: is it compliant with the os that you are installing on (w2k or xp).

by mark

It's a pain, but sending it to the manufacturer is probably the best thing. I sent mine in once a while back and I think there was a flat fee for fixing anything (like $450 or something). Kinda high, but I would call them about your issue and see what they say.

I have a unit that I would like to sell cheap. EMail me if interested. The batteries are shot on both the unit and the injector, but it says 350MHz so I would think it should test CAT5e OK. It works using the AC adapters.

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