Comtech EF Data CDM-570 - Manual (Page 82)

CDM-570/570L Satellite Modem with Optional IP Module Revision 12
Updating Firmware MN/CDM570L.IOM
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4.5 Ethernet IP Module FTP Upload Procedure
Step Task
1 Identify the product in use, its firmware number for download, and its version number.
The current modem M&C version and/or firmware number can be viewed as follows:
• Via the front panel: The firmware version is available from the VFD’s top-level screen.
To view this screen, press the [CLEAR] key several times.
The firmware information can also be found within the SELECT: UTIL
Æ Firmware Æ
Info Æ IP Mod_V or Æ IP Mod_V2 menu branches.
• From the Serial Console port: View the IP Module information by selecting
Operations and Maintenance Æ Unit Information.
• From Telnet via the 10/100 Ethernet Traffic port: View the IP Module information by
selecting Operations and Maintenance Æ Unit Information.
• From HTTP via the 10/100 Ethernet Traffic port: View the IP Module information by
selecting Operations and Maintenance Æ Unit Information.
2 Create a temporary directory (folder) on the PC:
Windows: Select File
Æ New Æ Folder and rename the “New Folder” to "temp" or another
unused name. A "c:\temp" folder should now exist.
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 "MD temp" or “mkdir temp” without quotes
(MD and mkdir stand for make directory). A "c:\temp" subdirectory should now exist, where
c: is the drive letter used in the example.
3 Download the correct firmware file to this temporary folder:
a) Go online to www.comtechefdata.com .
b) On the Main page – under Support Information or the Support tab, select the
Software Downloads hyperlink.
c) On the Software Downloads page – click Download Flash and Software Update
Files.
d) On the Flash Updates Index page – select the (Select a Product Line) Modems
hyperlink.
e) On the Modems product page – select the Comtech EF Data CDM-570 and CDM-
5570L product hyperlink.
f) Select the appropriate firmware hyperlink (i.e., CDM-570/570L with IP Module without
3xDES) or contact CEFD Customer Support to obtain the download with 3xDES.
Refer to the table in Sect. 4.2 About Firmware Numbers, File Versions, and Formats in
this chapter for the naming and availability of the firmware download hyperlinks, archive files,
and downloaded image files.