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Version 4 (Jason Prouty, 05/13/2016 01:59 PM) → Version 5/13 (Jason Prouty, 05/13/2016 02:25 PM)

# 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/[prlfile] M[last six of MAC]99000000.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. This PRL is the Sprint-type analog to 304xx.

##### 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
#### 73xx
ln -s /opt/sdm/configs/systechConfig/prls/30402.prl M0DF06A99000000.prl


#### 77xx
ln -s /opt/sdm/configs/systechConfig/prls/50652.prl M0EFFA699000000.prl



#### 81xx
ln -s /opt/sdm/configs/systechConfig/prls/40492.prl M10778899000000.prl




## 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
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