Getting Started: Preparing For The Firmware Download - Comtech EF Data CDM-750 Installation And Operation Manual

CDM-750 Advanced High-Speed Trunking Modem
Updating Firmware
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Getting Started: Preparing for the Firmware Download

1. First, identify the CDM‐750 assigned Management IP Address, and the firmware number/
revision letter/version number.
User‐supplied items needed:
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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).
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A 9‐pin serial cable to connect the PC to the CDM‐750.
•
A CAT5 Ethernet cable to connect the PC Ethernet port to the CDM‐750.
A. Use the 9‐pin serial cable to connect the
CDM‐750 rear panel 'J3 | REMOTE' port
to a serial port on the user PC.
B. On the PC – Open the terminal emulator program.
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:
• 38400 bps (Baud Rate)
• Parity = NO
• Local Echo = ON
C. On the CDM‐750 – Turn on the power.
D. Obtain the firmware information via one of the following methods:
•
Using the CDM‐750 Front Panel Keypad / VFD (Vacuum Fluorescent Display) – The
firmware version number is displayed on the top‐level 'splash' screen. Press the [CLR]
several times to get to this display if not visible. Additionally, review the information
provided on the SELECT: Utility Firmware Info Image#1 or Image#2 screens.
• 8 Data Bits
• Port Flow Control =
NONE
(Left) Optional CDM‐750 48V DC Unit (FUTURE)
(Right) Standard CDM‐750 115V/230V AC Unit
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Revision 2
MN-CDM750
• 1 Stop Bit
• Display New line Rx/Tx: CR