KONA Gateway BSP Upgrade Overview
The below table outlines the supported BSP (Board Support Package) upgrade paths for TEKTELIC KONA gateways, based on the current BSP version installed on the gateway and the target BSP version.
Before proceeding with an upgrade, please:
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Identify your gateway model (Micro, Enterprise, Macro, or Mega)
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Verify the currently installed BSP version
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Follow the recommended upgrade method listed for your version path
Important Notes:
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Some upgrades must be performed in stages and cannot skip intermediate BSP versions.
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Using the incorrect upgrade method or skipping versions may result in gateway instability or failure.
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Always ensure the gateway has stable power and backhaul connectivity during the upgrade.
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Back up gateway configuration before starting the upgrade.
Refer to the procedure links below for step-by-step upgrade instructions.
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Gateway Type
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FROM BSP release
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Upgrade TO BSP release
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Method of Upgrade
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Kona Micro
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v2.1.3
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v3.0.4
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CLI or Kona FT or Kona Element or Kona Core
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Kona Micro
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v3.0.4
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v5.1.1
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CLI or Kona FT or Kona Element or Kona Core
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Kona Micro
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v5.1.1 or newer
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v7.2.9
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Kona Link or Kona Element or Kona Core
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Kona Enterprise
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v1.0.1
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v1.1.6
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CLI or Kona FT or Kona Element or Kona Core
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Kona Enterprise
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v1.1.6
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v3.1.4
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CLI or Kona FT or Kona Element or Kona Core
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Kona Enterprise
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v2.1.2
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v3.1.4
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CLI or Kona FT or Kona Element or Kona Core
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Kona Enterprise
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v3.1.4 or newer
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v7.2.9
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CLI or Kona FT or Kona Element or Kona Core
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Kona Macro
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older than v3.1.5
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v3.1.5
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CLI or Kona FT or Kona Element or Kona Core
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Kona Macro
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v3.1.5
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v4.0.3
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CLI or Kona FT or Kona Element or Kona Core
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Kona Macro
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v4.0.3 upto 5.1.13
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v6.1.4
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CLI or Kona FT or Kona Element or Kona Core
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Kona Macro
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v5.1.13 or newer
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v7.2.9
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Kona Link or Kona Element or Kona Core
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Kona Mega
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older than v3.1.4
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v3.1.4
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CLI or Kona FT or Kona Element or Kona Core
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Kona Mega
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v3.1.4
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v4.0.2
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CLI or Kona FT or Kona Element or Kona Core
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Kona Mega
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v4.0.2 upto 5.0.6
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v6.1.2
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CLI or Kona FT or Kona Element or Kona Core
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Kona Mega
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v5.0.6 or newer
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v7.2.9
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Kona Link or Kona Element or Kona Core
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🔗 BSP Upgrade Procedure Links (to reference alongside the table)
Upgrade Using CLI
For command-line based upgrades via SSH:
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Kona Gateways BSP Upgrade using CLI
Upgrade Using KONA FT (Kona Field Tool)
For local or field-based upgrades:
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Kona Gateways BSP Upgrade using KonaFT
Upgrade Using TEKTELIC KONA CORE NS/ KONA ELEMENT OAM (Gateway Management Server)
For centralized remote gateway upgrades:
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Kona Gateways BSP Upgrade using TEKTELIC CORE NS / OA&M (KONA ELEMENT)
Upgrade Using KONA Link (Web UI)
For gateways running newer BSP versions that support web-based upgrades:
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KONA Link User Interface Guide