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2. Use Command-line to transfer (FTP) the files from the User PC to the CDM-425
Advanced Satellite Modem:
a. Type "ftp xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx" (where 'xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx' is the modem Ethernet
b. If the optional IP Packet Processor is installed and enabled, enter the User
c. Type "bin" at the ftp> prompt to set the binary transfer mode.
d. Type "prompt" and then "hash" at the ftp> prompt to facilitate the file upload.
e. To begin the file transfer, at the ftp> prompt:
f.
g. As the upgrade process continues, the modem front panel displays:
Updating Firmware
Traffic/Management IP Address).
Name and Password when prompted. The default User Name and Password is
"comtech". Otherwise, press ENTER.
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If the IP Packet Processor is not installed or is installed but disabled:
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Type "put FW-0021103*_CDM-425_#.#.#.bin bulk:" (where '*' is the
revision letter and #.#.# is the version number) to begin the file transfers
– the destination "bulk:" must be all lower case.
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If the IP Packet Processor is installed and enabled:
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Type "put FW-0021103*_CDM-425_#.#.#.bin" (make sure you do not
type the destination "bulk:" as is done for the Base Modem w/o IP Packet
Processor upload option).
For either option, it may take up to several minutes transfer the file. Once the file
transfers, Command-line displays the upload result, similar to:
200 Port command okay
150 Opening data connection
226 File received OK – XXXXXXX bytes in XX.XXX sec
ftp: XXXXXXX bytes sent in XX.XXSeconds XXX.XXXKbytes/sec.
In the event you receive the "Connection closed by remote host."
message, wait another minute before continuing. The firmware
upload sometimes takes longer than the FTP client allows.
Programming bulk flash – (Block ID)...
Please wait...
The process sequences through several blocks – this may take several minutes.
Once the update process is complete, the modem front panel displays:
Bulk FTP done. Press CLEAR.
CDM-425 Advanced Satellite Modem
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