Comtech EF Data SLM-5650A User Manual
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SLM-5650A Satellite Modem
Revision 8
Updating Firmware
MN-SLM5650A
4–4
Step Task
4
Extract the files to the temporary folder on the PC. A minimum of two files should be extracted:
1. Fw-0000030x.bin, where "x" denotes the revision letter for the bulk image file.
2. SLM-5650A_ReleaseNotes_v###.pdf, where “###” denotes the version number of the firmware release.
5
Confirm that the files have been extracted to the specified temporary folder on the PC.
Using Command-line, type cd c:\temp to change to the temporary directory created in Step 2, then use the dir
command to list the files extracted from the downloaded archive file.
6
Connect the PC to the modem 10/100 Ethernet M&C via a hub or a switch, or directly to the PC with a crossover
cable.
7
Send a “ping” command to the modem to verify the connection and communication.
First, determine the IP address of the modem remotely or by using the modem front panel:
•
Via Remote Control , use the <000/IPA? query.
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Via the modem front panel:
SELECT: Configure Remote EthernetConfig IP Address/ Range.
Then, using Command-line to “ping” the modem – at the prompt, type “ping xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx” (where
‘xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx’ is the IP address of the modem). The results should confirm whether or not the modem is
connected and communicating.
8
Initiate an FTP session with the modem. Using Command-line:
a) From the PC, at the prompt type "ftp xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx" where "xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx" is the IP address of the
base modem.
b) Enter the Admin User Name (there will be no prompt for a password) to complete login.
c) Verify the FTP transfer is binary by typing "bin".
d) Type "prompt", then type "hash" to facilitate the file transfers.
9
Transfer the files from the temporary folder on the PC. Type "put Fw-0000030x.bin bulk:” to begin the file
transfers. The destination “bulk:” must be all lower-case. Approximately one minute is required to transfer the file.
10
Verify the file transfer. The PC should report that the file transfer has occurred, and the display on the modem will
start reporting “PROGRAMMING FLASH SECTOR # xx – PLEASE WAIT”.
Terminate the FTP session – type "bye" and close the Command-line window.
Confirm that the new file was loaded by using the procedure in Step 1.
11
Change the desired image to boot. From the modem front panel: SELECT: Utility Firmware Select (use
◄ ► arrows to change to the other image), then cycle power to reboot the modem.
12
Verify the new firmware has booted by observing the Firmware Version displayed on the modem front panel VFD
(Video Fluorescent Display):
Comtech SLM-5650A Modem State: GO
Firmware Version x.x.x Mode: TURBO
Note: To load the second image, repeat Steps 8 through 11.