Comtech EF Data CDM-710G - Manual (Page 186)

CDM-710G High-Speed Satellite Modem Revision 1
10/100/1000 Base-T Gigabit Ethernet (GigE) Interface (CDI-70) MN-CDM710G
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14.5 Flash Upgrading the CDI-70 GigE Interface
The CDM-710G’s CDI-70 GigE Interface module contains its own processor and memory. On
occasion, CEFD may release new software to fix anomalies or add functionality to this interface.
Both the CDM-710G and the CDI-70 GBEI module use ‘flash memory’ technology internally.
This makes software upgrading very simple, and updates can now be obtained via the Internet
(Figure 14-3), E-mail, or on CD.
This section outlines the complete upgrading process as follows:
• New firmware can be downloaded via the Internet to an external PC.
• The upgrade can be performed without opening the unit by simply connecting the GigE
Interface’s ‘J1’ 10/100/1000 Ethernet Traffic port to the Ethernet port of a computer.
• Once downloaded, the firmware update is transferred using the CEFD application,
CReflash.exe.
For complete information about firmware numbers, file versions, and formats, see Chapter 5.
FLASH UPGRADING.
Figure 14-3. Flash Update via Internet
1. Download the Files
a) Create a temporary directory (folder) on a PC:
• Windows: Select File > New > Folder, then rename the New Folder to "temp" or
another convenient, unused name. Assuming "temp" works, a "c:\temp" folder should
now be created.
Note: The c: is the drive letter used in this example. Any valid writable drive letter can
be used.
• CMD Prompt: At the command prompt (c:\>), type "mkdir temp” or “MD temp"
without quotes (mkdir and MD stand for make directory). This is the same as