Comtech EF Data MCED-100 - Manual (Page 48)

MCED-100 MetaCarrier Embedding Device Revision 1
Updating Firmware MN-MCED100
4–2
4.2 Getting Started: Preparing for the Firmware Download
1. First, identify the MCED‐100’s assigned Management IP address, and the firmware number,
revision letter, and revision 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 MCED‐100.
A. Connect the 9‐pin serial cable from the MCED‐100 ‘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’s HELP feature or user guide for operating
and configuration instructions.
Configure the utility program serial port communication and terminal display operation as
follows:
• 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 MCED‐100: Turn on the power.