Ethernet Ftp Upload Procedure; Getting Started: Prepare For The Firmware Download; Figure 4-1. Modem To Pc Connection - Comtech EF Data CDM-425 Installation And Operation Manual

4.3

Ethernet FTP Upload Procedure

4.3.1

Getting Started: Prepare for the Firmware Download

1. First, identify the CDM-425 Advanced Satellite Modem firmware (number/revision
letter/version number) and the assigned Ethernet Traffic/Management IP Address.
User-supplied items needed:
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2. Use the 9-pin serial cable to connect the modem's '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 modem's "10/100 Ethernet" port to the User PC.
3. On the PC, open the terminal emulator program.
4. Configure the utility program serial port communication and terminal display operation:
• 38400 bps (Baud
• Parity=NO
• Local Echo=ON
Updating Firmware
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 9-pin serial cable and a standard CAT5 Ethernet cable to connect the modem
to the User PC.

Figure 4-1. Modem to PC Connection

Refer to your terminal emulator program HELP feature or user guide
for operating and configuration instructions.
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CDM-425 Advanced Satellite Modem
• 8 Data Bits
• Port Flow
Control=NONE
4–3
Revision 0
• 1 Stop Bit
• Display New line Rx/Tx:
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