Comtech EF Data CDD-880 - Manual (Page 52)

CDD-880 Multi Receiver Router Revision 1
Updating Firmware MN-CDD880
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(Left) Standard CDD-880 115V/230V AC Unit
(Right) Optional CDM-880 48V DC Unit
4.2 Getting Started: Preparing for the Firmware Download
1. First, identify the CDD‐880 assigned Management IP Address, and the firmware number/
revision letter/revision number.
User‐supplied items needed:
• A Microsoft Windows‐based PC, equipped with available serial and Ethernet ports; a
compatible Web browser (e.g., Internet Explorer); and a terminal emulator program
(e.g., Tera Term or HyperTerminal).
• A 9‐pin serial cable to connect the PC to the CDD‐880.
A. Use the 9‐pin serial cable to connect the
CDD‐880 ‘CONSOLE’ port to a serial port on
the user PC.
B. On the PC: Open the terminal emulator program.
Refer to your terminal emulator program HELP feature or user guide for
operating and configuration instructions.
Configure the utility program serial port communication and terminal display operation:
• 38400 bps (Baud Rate) • 8 Data Bits • 1 Stop Bit
• Parity = NO • Port Flow Control = NONE • Display New line Rx/Tx: CR
• Local Echo = ON
C. On the CDD‐880: Turn on the power.
D. On the PC: Make note of the information displayed on the CDD‐880 Command Line
Interface (CLI):
• Management IP Address (default is 192.168.1.11/24)
• Firmware Number and Revision Letter (e.g., FW‐0000423F)
• Firmware Release Version (e.g., 1.3.2)