Comtech EF Data CDM-625 - Manual (Page 91)

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Chapter 4. UPDATING FIRMWARE
4.1 Updating Firmware via Internet
BE SURE TO OPERATE THE CDM-625 WITH ITS LATEST AVAILABLE FIRMWARE.
The CDM-625 Advanced Satellite Modem is factory-shipped with its latest version of operating
firmware. If a firmware update is needed, once Ethernet connectivity has been established with
the unit, you can download the update archive file from the Comtech EF Data Web site
( www.comtechefdata.com ), or obtain it through e-mail from Comtech EF Data Product Support.
You can perform the CDM-625 Firmware Update without opening the unit as follows:
• Connect the rear panel serial “Remote Control” port or “10/100 Ethernet” port to a serial or
10/100 BaseT Ethernet port of the user PC.
• Download the firmware update archive file via the Internet to the user PC.
• Use File Transfer Protocol (FTP) to transfer the extracted firmware update files from the
user PC to the UNIT.
4.2 About Firmware Files, Naming, Versions, and Archive Formats
Comtech EF Data’s Web site catalogues its firmware update
files by product type (e.g., modem, converter, etc.) and
specific model/optional configuration. The hyperlinks appear
as per the example to the right. This example depicts the
F0020534*_V### base modem bulk firmware download
hyperlink (where ‘###’ indicates the firmware version
number, and ‘*’ denotes the revision letter of that version).
In addition to this base modem bulk firmware archive file, downloads are available for the
UNIT’s optional IP Packet Processor Module, available with or without AES Encryption. This
module requires separate firmware update.