Network-Based Management; Remote Software/Firmware Upgrade Via Ftp; Configuration Backup And Restore Via Ftp - Comtech EF Data CDM-570A Installation And Operation Manual

D.1.2.2 Network-Based Management
Use any of the following methods to configure, operate, and monitor the CDM-570A/570AL-IP:
User Interface
Front Panel
SNMP
Telnet
HTTP (Web Server)
Serial Remote
Control
Command Line
Interface (CLI)
D.1.2.2.1

Remote Software/Firmware Upgrade via FTP

The Packet Processor uses 'flash memory' technology internally. This simplifies firmware
updating, and updates can be obtained over the Internet or through e-mail from Comtecgh EF
Data Product Support. New firmware can be uploaded by FTP to the Packet Processor from a
user-supplied PC without opening the unit or having to be in the same physical location.
D.1.2.2.2

Configuration Backup and Restore via FTP

All Base Modem and Packet Processor configuration parameters are stored in a simple text file
named "param1". This parameter file can easily be retrieved locally or remotely by FTP. The file
can then be used to quickly configure a replacement modem if needed.
Packet Processor configuration file – The "param1" file can be modified with a text editor (e.g.,
WordPad). After downloading this file from the CDM-570A/570AL-IP Modem to the User PC, edit
the desired configuration settings and save the file under a name that identifies the modem's
network role (e.g., HUB570A_param1.txt).
Do these steps:
1. Once you verify User PC-to-Modem communications, you may use Command-line to transfer
(FTP) the configuration file from the CDM-570A/570AL-IP to the User PC:
a. Type "ftp xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx" (where 'xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx' is the
CDM-570A/570AL-IP Ethernet Traffic/Management IP Address).
b. Type the Admin User Name and Password when prompted. The default User Name and
Password is "comtech".
Optional High Performance Packet Processor
CDM-570L/570AL Satellite Modem with Optional Packet Processor
Connection
Local - Keypad
Local or remote - Ethernet via
10/100 BaseT Traffic interface
Local or remote - Ethernet via
10/100 BaseT Traffic interface
Local or remote - Ethernet via
10/100 BaseT Traffic interface
Local - Serial RS-232/RS-485
via Remote Control Port
Local - Serial RS-232 via
Console Port
Remote – Ethernet via
10/100 Base T Traffic
Interface
Modem Packet Processor
Functions Functions
IP Address/Subnet
ALL
Mask only
ALL ALL
ALL ALL
ALL ALL
IP Address/Subnet
ALL
Mask only
ALL ALL
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Reference
Chapter 6
Chapter 7.2
Chapter 7.3
Chapter 7.4
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
MN-CDM570A