Prepare For The Firmware Download; Required User-Supplied Items; Modem Connections - Comtech EF Data SLM-5650A Installation And Operation Manual

5.2

Prepare for the Firmware Download

5.2.1

Required User-supplied Items

You will need:
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A Microsoft Windows-based PC, equipped with available serial and Ethernet ports.
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A 9-pin serial cable and an RJ-45 CAT5 Ethernet cable to connect the User PC to the
modem.
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A terminal emulator program (e.g., Tera Term or HyperTerminal).
•
A compatible Web browser (e.g., Internet Explorer).
5.2.1.1

Modem Connections

Connect the User PC to the modem:
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Use the 9-pin serial cable to connect the modem 'P10 Remote' port to a serial port on
the User PC.
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Use an Ethernet hub, switch, or direct cable connection to connect the modem 'J5
Ethernet' port to the Ethernet port on the User PC.
BASE MODEM firmware can only be loaded via the 'J5 Ethernet' M&C port; do
not use the Ethernet Traffic ports available on the GBEI or NP Module
Interfaces.
Firmware Update 5–3
SLM-5650A Satellite Modem
Revision 10
MN-SLM-5650A