Argus 162 ADSL Tester Firmware 2.38

The new firmware (version 2.38) offers many new functions and improvements for the ARGUS testers 15x and 16x.

The LAN wiring test capability is available as an enhancement option for ARGUS162. This includes the wiremap function, which in conjunction with the active ARGUS LAN-Probe can verify the correct wiring of a network. Moreover the ARGUS checks the availability of Power over Ethernet (PoE, PoE+). 

Furthermore the ARGUS supports now a text browser function. This allows you to read out customer or provider specific text content. For the copper tests Line Scope and TDR it is now possible to set a reference curve. It enables you to analyse the local loop more precisely and much easier. 

Beside all this new features, there is a multiplicity of many other time and cost saving improvements and optimizations.

Important information on updating your ARGUS firmware:

- Never under any circumstances update ARGUS when it is operating in battery mode.
- Connect ARGUS to the power adapter before uploading the update file from the PC.
- An ARGUS USB cable is required for updating (USB cable with mini-USB plug).
- You should back up the configuration and measurement logs to a PC before performing an update.
- Do not disconnect ARGUS from the PC during the update.
- Do not switch off ARGUS during the update.
- Be sure to observe the messages in the ARGUS display, and not just the instructions of the update tool on the PC.
- The update is only complete when the update tool displays the corresponding message on the PC and ARGUS starts with the "normal" startup screen after being restarted by the update tool.
- ARGUS only powers back up when you click one of the two buttons ("Back to step 1" or "Exit program") at the end of the update.

NOTE:

- If problems occur because of a failure to follow these instructions, repeat the update process up to three times. Each repetition makes it possible to overwrite further faulty software components.
- When connecting an ARGUS Copper Box, it can occur that ARGUS automatically initializes the Copper Box with the correct firmware in order to avoid compatibility issues. This can take a moment.

About Device Firmware:

Applying a newer firmware version than the one already installed on your unit can bring various enhancements, include workarounds for diverse problems encountered by the device, and improve or add newly developed features.

On the other hand, downgrading the firmware version can recover the device’s functionality in the event of a software update either turning up faulty or causing the unit’s overall performance to drop. However, bear in mind that applying an older firmware isn’t recommended and might not always be possible.

When it comes to the update steps, due to the large variety of devices and numerous ways for installing a new firmware, it is recommended that you carefully read and understand the upgrade steps, and consider applying a different firmware only when you have familiarized yourself with the update method.

As the installation process is most of the times quite risky, this step should be taken by users that have the ability to successfully complete the update; regular users may initiate it at their own risk. Moreover, it’s best that this task be performed in a steady power environment such as the one ensured by a UPS unit.

Therefore, if you consider applying this release, hit the download button, take into account all the aforementioned aspects, and update the device’s firmware. Also make sure you constantly check with our website to ensure that you don’t miss a single new release.