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# 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.
1. Provide adequate notification prior to updating customer devices.
1. 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
1. Run the following commands:

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

### PRL

###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

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

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Command
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# 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