Ethernet Ftp Upload Procedure; Getting Started: Prepare For The Firmware Download - Comtech EF Data CDM-570A Installation And Operation Manual

4.2

Ethernet FTP Upload Procedure

4.2.1

Getting Started: Prepare for the Firmware Download

Do these steps:
1. First, identify the CDM-570A/570AL firmware (number/revision letter/version number) and
the assigned Ethernet Traffic 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, HyperTerminal, or PutTY).
•
A 9-pin serial cable and a standard CAT5 Ethernet cable to connect the
CDM-570A/ 570AL to the User PC.
a. Use the 9-pin serial cable to connect
b. On the PC – Open the terminal emulator program.
• 38400 bps (Baud Rate)
• Parity=NO
• Local Echo=ON
c. On the CDM-570A/570AL – Turn on/connect the power source.
Updating Firmware
CDM-570A/570AL Satellite Modem with Optional Packet Processor
the CDM-570A/570AL 'Remote Control'
port to a serial port on the User PC.
Use an Ethernet hub, switch, or a direct
CAT5 Ethernet cable connection to
connect the User PC to the CDM-
570A/570AL '10/100 Ethernet | M&C
100' port (for units without the optional
Packet Processor) or the '10/100
Ethernet | Traffic 100' port (for units
equipped with the optional Packet
Processor).
Refer to your terminal emulator program HELP feature or user guide
for operating and configuration instructions.
Configure the utility program serial port communication and terminal display
operation:
• 8 Data Bits
• Port Flow Control=NONE
(LEFT) Standard CDM-570A/570AL AC Unit
(RIGHT) Optional CDM-570A/570AL -48V DC Unit
4–3
Revision 5
• 1 Stop Bit
• Display New line Rx/Tx: CR
MN-CDM570A