Comtech EF Data MBT-4000 - Manual (Page 40)

MBT-4000 Multi-Band Transceiver System Revision 4
Flash Upgrading MN/MBT4000.IOM
5–2
5.2.1 Firmware File Transfer Procedure
1. Identify the reflashable product, firmware number, and version for download.
Using serial remote control, the current MBT-4000 firmware revision can be determined with
the following query:
<0/ FRW?
2. Create a temporary directory (folder) on the user-provided external 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 creating a new folder
from Windows. There should now be a "c:\temp" subdirectory created (where c: is the
drive letter used in the example).
3. Download the correct firmware file to this temporary folder as shown in Figure 5-1:
1. Go online to: www.comtechefdata.com
2. Click on: Support tab
3. Click on: Software Downloads drop-down or hyperlink from Support page
4. Click on: Download Flash and Software Update Files icon
5. Click on: (Select a Product Line) Transceivers hyperlink
6. Select the appropriate firmware hyperlink from the roster of displayed MBT-4000
products/components.
The flashable files on the download server are organized by product prefix. Depending on the
product for which it is intended, the file name may designate the firmware number (verify that
the correct firmware number is known – see Step 1); revision letter, if applicable; version; and
release date. The naming convention for MBT-4000 Base Unit firmware is FW11811*.CCC
(where the asterisk signifies the firmware revision letter).
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.
The downloadable files are stored in two formats: *.exe (self-extracting) and *.zip
(compressed). Some firewalls will not allow the downloading of *.exe files. In this case,
download the *.zip file instead.
For additional help with "zipped" file types, refer to PKZIP for Windows, WinZip, or
ZipCentral help files. PKZIP for DOS is not supported due to file naming conventions.