Comtech EF Data CIM-300L User Manual
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2002 Comtech EFData
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8/16/2002
Appendix A
Application Note - Flash Upgrading the
CiM-300L Satellite Modems
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IMPORTANT
This document applies to the CiM-300L IP Module only. CiM-300L Base Modem
upgrades for CiM300L2 (see label on rear panel) shall be performed at the factory.
CiM-300L Base Modem upgrades for CiM300L3 can be downloaded from the Comtech
EF Data web site (
information.
CiM IP Module Firmware
Perform the CiM IP Module upgrade by using an FTP (File Transfer Protocol) utility program.
The latest firmware releases are available on the Comtech EF Data web site (
s required to
perform a Comtech EF Data firmware reflash. If web downloading is not available or practical, contact the Network Customer Support
) to obtain the firmware via an alternate method.
The downloadable firmware files are provided in both .zip or self extracting .exe formats. If your firewall does not permit downloading an
.exe file, try the .zip file instead. The downloadable file contents are identical, usually comprised of several flashable data files.
How to Download CiM IP Module Firmware
Step Procedure
1
Create a new folder on the PC. This folder will be the destination folder for any flash upgrade files downloaded.
2
On the Comtech EF Data web site (
click the "downloads" link.
3 Click
the
"flash upgrades" link for detailed downloading instructions. There are two primary instruction sheets: One for
the base M&C/BULK firmware and one for the CiM-550 and CiM-300L IP module firmware. The instruction sheet
displayed will be for the M&C/BULK firmware. Click on the link for the CiM module to display the CiM firmware upgrade
procedure.
4 Click
the
"flash firmware data files" link (located at the bottom of the instruction page). The flash firmware data files are
organized by product.
5
Click the product type (CiM-550 or CiM-300L).
6
Identify and download the latest IP module firmware file to the destination folder on the PC.