Comtech EF Data CDM-840 - Manual (Page 56)

CDM-840 Remote Router Revision 2
Updating Firmware MN-CDM840
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(Left) Standard CDM-840 115V/230V AC Unit
(Right) Optional CDM-840 48V DC Unit
4.2 Getting Started: Preparing for the Firmware Download
1. First, identify the CDM-840 assigned Management IP Address, and the firmware
number/revision letter/version number.
User-supplied items needed:
• A Microsoft Windows-based PC, equipped with available serial and Ethernet ports; a
compatible Web browser (e.g., Internet Explorer); and a terminal emulator program
(e.g., Tera Term or HyperTerminal).
• A 9-pin serial cable to connect the PC to the CDM-840.
A. Use the 9-pin serial cable to
connect the CDM-840 ‘CONSOLE’
port to a serial port on the user PC.
B. On the PC: Open the terminal emulator program.
Refer to your terminal emulator program HELP feature or user guide for operating
and configuration instructions.
Configure the utility program serial port communication and terminal display operation:
• 38400 bps (Baud Rate) • 8 Data Bits • 1 Stop Bit
• Parity = NO • Port Flow Control = NONE • Display New line Rx/Tx: CR
• Local Echo = ON
C. On the CDM-840: Turn on the power.
D. On the PC: Make note
of the information
displayed on the CDM-
840 Serial Interface: