Comtech EF Data CDM-570 User Manual
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CDM-570/570L Satellite Modem with Optional IP Module
Revision 12
Updating Firmware
MN/CDM570L.IOM
4–3
4.3
Preparation for the Base Modem Ethernet FTP Upload Procedure
Step
Task
1
Identify the product in use, its firmware number for download, and its version number.
The current modem M&C version and/or firmware number can be viewed as follows:
• Via the front panel: The firmware version is available from the VFD’s top-level
screen. To view this screen, press the [CLEAR] key several times.
The firmware number can also be found within the SELECT: UTIL
Æ Firmware Æ
Info
Æ Image#1
or Image#2 menu branches.
• Via serial remote control: The firmware number, versions, and revision level can
be queried as follows:
Abbreviated: <0/SWR?
or:
Detailed: <0/FRW?
• Via the Base Modem Web Server Interface: The Bootrom, Bulk1 and Bulk2
firmware loads may be viewed after selecting the Unit Info hyperlink (available
under the Maint [Maintenance] page tab). For more information, refer to Chapter 7.
BASE MODEM WEB SERVER INTERFACE.
2
Create a temporary directory (folder) on the PC:
Windows: Select File
Æ New Æ Folder and rename the “New Folder” to "temp" or another
unused name. A "c:\temp" folder should now exist.
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 "MD temp" or “mkdir temp” without quotes
(MD and mkdir stand for make directory). A "c:\temp" subdirectory should now exist, where
c: is the drive letter used in the example.
3
Download the correct firmware file to this temporary folder:
a) Go online to
www.comtechefdata.com
.
b) On the
Main page – under Support Information or the Support tab, select the
Software Downloads
hyperlink.
c) On
the
Software Downloads
page – click Download Flash and Software Update
Files.
d) On
the
Flash Updates Index page – select the (Select a Product Line) Modem
s
hyperlink.
e) On the Modem
s product page – select the CDM-570 and CDM-570L product
hyperlink.
f) Select the appropriate firmware EXE or ZIP download hyperlink.
Refer to the table in Sect. 4.2 About Firmware Numbers, File Versions, and Formats in
this chapter for the naming and availability of the firmware download hyperlinks, archive files,
and downloaded image files.