Getting Started: Prepare For The Firmware Download - Comtec CDM-840 Installation And Operation Manual

CDM-840 Remote Router
Updating Firmware
4.2

Getting Started: Prepare for the Firmware Download

Do these steps:
1. Identify the firmware number/revision letter/version number and the assigned Ethernet
Management IP Address.
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 CAT5 Ethernet cable to connect the PC Ethernet Port to the CDM-840.
•
A 9-pin serial cable to connect the PC serial port to the CDM-840.
a) Use an Ethernet hub, switch, or direct
cable connection to connect the CDM-840
rear panel 'ETHERNET | MANAGEMENT |
FE' 10/100 Fast Ethernet port to an
Ethernet port on the User PC.
b) Use the 9-pin serial cable to connect the
CDM-850 rear panel 'CONSOLE' port to a
serial port on the User PC.
c) On the PC – Open the terminal emulator program. Configure the program serial port
communication and terminal display settings.
d) On the PC – Open the terminal emulator program.
Configure the utility program serial port communication and terminal display operation:
• 38400 bps (Baud Rate)
• Parity = NO
• Local Echo = ON
e) On the CDM-840: Turn on the power.
Refer to your terminal emulator program HELP feature or user guide for
operating and configuration instructions.
• 8 Data Bits
• Port Flow Control = NONE
(LEFT) Standard 115V/230V AC Unit
4–2
MN-CDM840
Revision 3
• 1 Stop Bit
• Display New line Rx/Tx: CR
(RIGHT) Optional -48V DC Unit