Chapter 5. Firmware Update; Overview; Firmware Update Procedure Summary - Comtech EF Data SLM-5650A Installation And Operation Manual

Chapter 5. FIRMWARE UPDATE

5.1

Overview

Make sure to operate the Comtech EF Data SLM-5650A Satellite Modem with
its latest available firmware.
The SLM-5650A Satellite Modem is factory-shipped with the latest version of operating firmware.
If you need to update the firmware, you can apply the update to the modem without having to
remove it from operation. You may directly acquire the download from Comtech EF Data's web
site or receive the archive file by e-mail from Comtech EF Data Product Support.
5.1.1

Firmware Update Procedure Summary

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Download the firmware update archive file to a user-supplied PC. The User PC must be
Microsoft Windows® compatible.
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Make sure the User PC is connected to the base modem rear panel 'J5 Ethernet' 10/100
Base-T Ethernet M&C port.
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Use the modem front panel or the SLM-5650A Base Modem HTTP Interface to configure
the modem to operate using the updated firmware image.
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You may FTP automatically if using the optional Network Processor (NP) Interface
Module HTTP/HTTPS or TRANSEC Module HTTPS Interfaces.
Firmware Update 5–1
SLM-5650A Satellite Modem
Revision 10
MN-SLM-5650A