Firmware Update Procedure; Getting Started: Preparing For The Firmware Download - Comtech EF Data CDM-625A Installation And Operation Manual

CDM-625A Advanced Satellite Modem
Updating Firmware
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Firmware Update Procedure

4.3.1 Getting Started: Preparing for the Firmware Download

Step Task
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Connect the Windows-based user PC to the CDM-625A:
Connect the appropriate modem Ethernet port either via a hub or a switch or directly with an Ethernet or
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crossover cable. Make sure that a compatible web browser is running on the PC.
Connect the modem "Remote Control" port to a serial port on the PC. Make sure that a terminal emulator
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program such as Hyper Terminal is running on the PC.
2 Identify the CDM-625A configuration in use, and its firmware number and current version:
A. For the CDM-625A Base Modem, the firmware number and running version can be obtained as follows:
From the modem front panel – The firmware version is available from the VFD's top-level "splash" screen. To
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view this screen, press the [CLEAR] key several times.
The firmware numbers are provided within the SELECT: UTIL  Firmware  Info  Image#1 or
Image#2 menu screens. For more information, see Chapter 6. FRONT PANEL OPERATION.
From HTTP via the Base Modem Web Server Interface – The Bootrom, Bulk1 and Bulk2 firmware loads may
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be viewed on the Admin | Firmware | Base Modem page. For more information, see Chapter 7.5. Web
Server (HTTP) Interface.
Using serial Remote Control query – The firmware number, versions, and revision level can be queried as
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follows:
Abbreviated: <0/SWR> or:
Detailed: <0/FRW?x (where: x = B (Boot), 1 (Image 1) or 2 (Image 2))
For more information, see Chapter 8. SERIAL-BASED REMOTE PRODUCT MANAGEMENT.
B. For the CDM-625A with installed IP Packet Processor, the firmware number and running version can be
obtained as follows:
From the modem front panel – Select the Utilities: Firmware  Packet-Processor  Info  Image#1 or
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Image#2 menu trees. For more information, see Chapter 6. FRONT PANEL OPERATION.
From HTTP via the Base Modem Web Server Interface – Select the Admin | Firmware | Packet Processor
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page. The Bootrom, Bulk1 and Bulk2 firmware loads may be viewed here. For more information, see Chapter 7.5
Web Server (HTTP) Interface.
Using serial Remote Control query – Use the IP Packet Processor's firmware revision query <0/VS1? (Image
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1) or <0/VS2? (Image 2).
For more information, see Chapter 8. SERIAL-BASED REMOTE PRODUCT MANAGEMENT.
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