Comtech EF Data CDM-750 - Manual (Page 69)

CDM-750 Advanced High-Speed Trunking Modem Revision 2
Updating Firmware MN-CDM750
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• On the user PC – Use the terminal emulator program to log in to the CDM‐750, and then
use Serial or Telnet Remote Control to obtain, and make note of, the firmware
information:
o Detailed: Type (without the quotes) “<0/FRW?x” (where: x = B (Boot), 1
(Image 1) or 2 (Image 2)) at the command prompt to query the CDM‐750 for its
Firmware Number and Release Version.
o Abbreviated: Type (without the quotes) “<0/SWR?”.
See Chapter 7. SERIAL‐BASED REMOTE PRODUCT MANAGEMENT for
information and instructions on using Serial Remote Control.
• On the user PC – Use the CDM‐750 Web Server Interface ‘Status | Firmware’ page:
o First, use an Ethernet hub, switch, or
direct cable connection to connect the
CDM‐750 rear panel ‘J4 | MGMT’
10/100 Fast Ethernet port to an
Ethernet port on the user PC.
o Then, use a Web browser (e.g., Internet Explorer)
to log in to the CDM‐750 Web Server Interface
and review the ‘Status | Firmware’ page. There,
make note of the firmware loads.
See Chapter 6. ETHERNET‐BASED REMOTE
PRODUCT MANAGEMENT for information and
instructions on using the CDM‐750 Web Server
Interface.
2. Next, create a temporary folder (subdirectory) on the user PC for the firmware archive
download.
• While these examples use drive letter “c:” any valid writable drive letter can
be used.
• Typical for all tasks: Type the command, without quotes, and then press
Enter to execute.
There are several ways to create a temporary folder on a Windows‐based PC:
A. Use the Windows Desktop to create and rename the temporary folder.