PRL Updates¶

This document describes how to update a single device PRL using the SOUP server.

Prerequistes¶

1. Ensure you have access to the production SOUP server. Create a ticket if needed.
2. Provide adequate notification prior to updating customer devices.
3. Ensure you have correct information including: Carrier and Model for the particular Device (MAC address)

Update process¶

1. Login to SOUP server: densoup01.contournetworks.net
2. Run the following commands:

cd /opt/sdm/www/soupfiles
ln -s /opt/sdm/configs/systechConfig/prls/[MAC]

PRL Versions¶

#### Sprint Versions

    ##### PRL 304xx

           This is an MVNO-type 1xRTT PRL that supports Sprint's 1900 CMDA network used for devices unable to 'load' an IS-683E or IS-683C PRL type.

    ##### PRL 404xx

           This is an MVNO-type EVDO PRL that supports Sprint's 1900 CMDA network used for devices unable to 'load' an  IS-683E PRL type.

    ##### PRL 506xx

          This is a Sprint-type 1xRTT PRL that supports Sprint's 1900 CMDA network and includes ERI (Extended Roaming Indicators) used for devices unable to 'load' an IS-683E or IS-683C PRL type.  

    ##### PRL 611xx

This is a Sprint-type EVDO PRL that supports Sprint's 1900 CMDA network and includes ERI (Extended Roaming Indicators) used for devices unable to 'load' an IS-683E PRL type. This PRL is the Sprint-type analog to 404xx.

Examples¶

Validation¶

Run the following command to ensure the file is linked correctly.

Command

Nightly Validation¶

A script is run nightly at 01:00 which will parse the logs to determine which routers have been successfully updated. This will send an email to: prlupdate@contournetworks.com which show the following information.

• The Date
• MAC
• PRL Version