Boomer-III User Manual & Integrator’s Guide__________________________ Wavenet Software Development ToolsBM310012WT04 69 Copyright Wavenet Technology © October 2003Wavenet Application LoaderThe Application Loader software is used to upgrade the residentsoftware installed on your Wavenet OEM modem. For optimumperformance ensure that you are using the latest application version.This appendix explains the procedure for updating the ApplicationLoader software and has a troubleshooting section to assist with anyproblems.Updating Application Loader Software on Your ModemThe Application Loader software may be used for all Wavenetmodems. The procedure is the same for all modems but some of thescreens may differ in appearance.Follow the procedure below to check the software version currentlyloaded on your modem and if necessary, to upload the modemapplication.1. Connect the Boomer-III to the Test Jig as described on page 22.2. Connect the Data Communications Modem connector to theBoomer-III Test Jig’s PC connector.3. Connect the Data Communications PC connector to a COM(serial) port on your computer. Note that the Data Comms PCconnector is a 9-pin plug. If your computer has a 25-pin serialport you will need a 9-pin to 25-pin adapter.4. Switch the modem on.5. Switch your PC on.6. From the PC, open the appropriate Application Loader(Apploader) file for your modem.The letter(s) preceding the three numerical characters at the endof the Apploader file name denotes which modem the file isappropriate for, BM3 for the Boomer-III OEM modem.The three numerical characters at the end of the file name showthe version number of the application software, i.e.408 is software version 4.08 and233 is software version 2.33If you select the incorrect Apploader file for your modem thefollowing typical message will be displayed.