Appendix E. Flash Upgrading; Ethernet Ftp Upload Procedure - Comtech EF Data CDM-570L Installation And Operation Manual

Appendix E. FLASH UPGRADING

The CDM-570L eliminates the need for updating firmware by physically replacing
EPROMs. Instead, the CDM-570L modem uses 'flash memory' technology internally,
and new firmware can be uploaded to the unit from an external PC, as follows:
This makes software upgrading very simple, and updates can now be sent via the Internet,
E-mail, or on disk. The upgrade can be performed without opening the unit, by simply
connecting the modem to the USB or Ethernet port of a computer.

Ethernet FTP upload procedure:

1. Identify the reflashable product, firmware number, and version for download.
The current base modem M&C version can be viewed at the top level menu of the front
Using serial remote control, you can query the firmware revision levels with the
2. Create a temporary directory (folder) on your PC.
Go to: www.comtechefdata.com
Click on: downloads
Click on: flash upgrades
panel display (press "CLR" button several times to view). Also, you can
find the firmware information within the <Util > <Firmware > <Info>
<Image#1, Image#2 > menu tree.
<0/SWR? Command. (Abbreviated)
Or
<)/FRW? Command (Detailed)
Windows: Select File > New > Folder > and rename the New Folder to "temp" or
another convenient and unused name. Assuming "temp" works, you should now
have a "c:\temp" folder created.
Note: The c: is the drive letter used in this example. Any valid writable drive
letter can be used.
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