Comtech EF Data CDM-800 - Manual (Page 52)

CDM-800 Gateway Router Revision 1
Updating Firmware MN-CDM800
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(Left) Standard CDM-800 115V/230V AC Unit
(Right) Optional CDM-800 48V DC Unit
4.2 Getting Started: Preparing for the Firmware Download
1. First, identify the CDM‐800 assigned Management IP Address, and the firmware number/
revision letter/version 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 CDM‐800.
A. Use the 9‐pin serial cable to connect the
CDM‐800 ‘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 CDM‐800: Turn on the power.
D. On the PC: Review and record the information displayed on the CDM‐800 Command
Line Interface (CLI):
• Management IP Address (e.g., default is 192.168.1.10/24)
• Firmware Number and Revision Letter (e.g., FW‐0000430J)
• Firmware Release Version (e.g., 1.3.2)