Comtech EF Data SLM-5650A - Manual (Page 71)

SLM-5650A Satellite Modem Revision 8
Updating Firmware MN-SLM5650A
4–3
4.3 Bulk Firmware Update – Ethernet FTP Upload Procedure
Step Task
1 Identify the firmware number and version for download. The current modem M&C version can be viewed at the
top-level menu of the front panel display (press the [CLR] key several times to view). The firmware information can
also be found within the SELECT: Utility  Firmware  Info  Image#1 or Image#2 menu trees.
Using serial remote control, the firmware revision levels may be obtained with the <0/SWR? query. For more
information, refer to Appendix C. REMOTE CONTROL.
Alternately, when using the HTTP Interface, the Bootrom, Bulk1 and Bulk2 firmware loads may be viewed after
selecting the Unit Info hyperlink, available from the Maint (Maintenance) page. For more information, refer to
Chapter 7. BASE MODEM HTTP INTERFACE.
2 Create a temporary folder (directory) on an external PC (note that the drive letter c: is used in this example; any
valid writable drive letter can be used):
• For Windows Explorer: Select File > New > Folder to create a new folder, and then rename it from “New
Folder” to "temp" or another convenient, unused name. Assuming "temp" works, a "c:\temp" folder should
now be created.
• For Windows Command-line: Click [Start] on the Windows taskbar, and then click the “Run...” icon (or,
depending on Windows OS versions prior to Windows 95, click the “MS-DOS Prompt” icon from the Main
Menu). Then, to open a Command-line window…
o For Windows 95 or Windows 98 – Type “command”.
o For any Windows OS versions later than Windows 98 – Type “cmd” or “command”.
Alternately, from [Start], select All Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt.
At the Command-line prompt (c:\>), type “mkdir temp” or “md temp” (without quotes – mkdir and md stand for
make directory). This is the same as creating a new folder using Windows Explorer. There should now be a
"c:\temp" subdirectory created.
3 Download the correct firmware file to this temporary folder. As shown in Figure 4-1:
a) Go online to: www.comtechefdata.com ;
b) From the Home page menu bar, click the Support tab;
c) Click the Software Downloads drop-down or hyperlink from the Support page;
d) Click the Download Flash and Software Update Files icon;
e) Click the (Select a Product Line:) Satellite Modems hyperlink provided on the Flash and Software
Update Files page;
f) Select the product hyperlink from the Comtech Brand column;
g) Select the appropriate firmware hyperlink.
About Firmware Numbers, File Versions, and Formats: The flashable files on the download server are
organized by product prefix (i.e., FW – Firmware); firmware number (verify that the correct firmware number is
known – see Step 1); revision letter and, if applicable; the release version number. The base modem bulk firmware
for the SLM-5650A is FW-0000030x (where the ‘x’ denotes the revision letter of the bulk modem firmware).
The current version firmware release is provided. If applicable, one version prior to the current release is also
available. Be sure to identify and download the desired version.