Comtech EF Data SLM-5650A Installation And Operation Manual page 5

CHAPTER 5. FIRMWARE UPDATE ................................................................................................... 5-1
5.1 Overview ...................................................................................................................................... 5-1
5.1.1 Firmware Update Procedure Summary .................................................................................... 5-1
5.1.2 About Firmware Numbers, File Versions, and Formats ............................................................ 5-2
5.2 Prepare for the Firmware Download ......................................................................................... 5-3
5.2.1 Required User-supplied Items .................................................................................................. 5-3
5.2.1.1 Modem Connections ..................................................................................................... 5-3
5.2.2 Configure the Terminal Emulator Program ............................................................................... 5-4
5.2.3 Get the Management IP Address and Firmware Information ................................................... 5-4
5.2.3.1 Use Front Panel Operation to Find the Management IP Address ................................. 5-5
5.2.3.2 Use Front Panel Operation to Find the Firmware Information ...................................... 5-5
5.2.3.3 Use the Serial Interface to Find the Firmware Information ........................................... 5-5
5.2.3.4 Use the Base Modem HTTP Interface to Find the Firmware Information ..................... 5-6
5.2.4 Make a Temporary Folder (Subdirectory) on the User PC ....................................................... 5-6
5.2.4.1 Use Windows Desktop to Make a Folder ...................................................................... 5-7
5.2.4.2 Use Windows Explorer to Make a Folder ...................................................................... 5-8
5.2.4.3 Use the Run and Browse Windows to Make a Folder .................................................. 5-9
5.2.4.4 Use Windows Command-line or Command Prompt to Make a Folder ....................... 5-10
5.2.5 Download and Extract the Firmware Update Files ................................................................. 5-11
5.2.5.1 Use Windows Desktop to View Folder Contents......................................................... 5-13
5.2.5.2 Use Windows Command-line to View Folder Contents .............................................. 5-13
5.3 Upload the Bulk Firmware Files and Update the Modem ...................................................... 5-14
5.3.1 Important Considerations ........................................................................................................ 5-14
5.3.2 Steps to FTP Upload the Firmware Files ................................................................................ 5-14
5.4 Optional Network Processor (NP) Module Interface Firmware Update Procedure ............ 5-16
5.5 Optional TRANSEC Module Interface Firmware Update Procedure .................................... 5-20
5.6 USB Firmware Update Procedure ............................................................................................ 5-24
CHAPTER 6. FAST ACTIVATION PROCEDURE ............................................................................... 6-1
6.1 Overview ...................................................................................................................................... 6-1
6.2 FAST Activation Procedure via the SLM-5650A Front Panel .................................................. 6-2
CHAPTER 7. FRONT PANEL OPERATION ....................................................................................... 7-1
7.1 Overview ...................................................................................................................................... 7-1
7.1.1 Keypad with Data Entry Array ................................................................................................... 7-2
7.1.2 LED Indicators .......................................................................................................................... 7-3
7.1.3 Vacuum Fluorescent Display (VFD) .......................................................................................... 7-4
7.1.3.1 Navigating the Menu Screens ....................................................................................... 7-6
7.2 Front Panel Operation ................................................................................................................ 7-7
7.2.1 Opening Screen ........................................................................................................................ 7-7
7.2.2 SELECT: (Main) Menu .............................................................................................................. 7-7
7.2.3 (SELECT:) Configure (Configuration) Menu Branch ................................................................. 7-8
7.2.3.1 (CONFIG:) Tx ................................................................................................................ 7-9
7.2.3.2 (CONFIG:) Rx .............................................................................................................. 7-15
7.2.3.3 (CONFIG:) Mode ......................................................................................................... 7-23
7.2.3.4 (CONFIG:) AUPC ........................................................................................................ 7-25
7.2.3.5 (CONFIG:) Transec ..................................................................................................... 7-28
7.2.3.6 (CONFIG:) AntHndOvr ................................................................................................ 7-28
7.2.3.7 (CONFIG:) Ref ............................................................................................................ 7-28
7.2.3.8 (CONFIG:) Mask ......................................................................................................... 7-29
7.2.3.9 (CONFIG:) Reset......................................................................................................... 7-29
7.2.3.10 (CONFIG:) Remote ..................................................................................................... 7-30
7.2.3.10.1 (CONFIG:) Remote  EthernetConfig  SNMP .................................................... 7-32
7.2.3.10.2 (CONFIG:) Remote  EthernetConfig  Option Card Addr ................................... 7-35
7.2.4 (SELECT:) Monitor Menu Branch ........................................................................................... 7-37
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