Chapter 4. Update Firmware; Updating Firmware; 4.1.1 About Firmware Files, Naming, And Versions; Figure 4-1. Firmware Naming Format - Comtech EF Data SLM-5650C CyberLynx Installation And Operation Manual

Chapter 4. UPDATE FIRMWARE

4.1

Updating Firmware

This chapter applies to both the SLM-5650C and the SLM-5650C-ODU.
To ensure optimal performance, it is important to operate the modem with its
latest available firmware.
The modem must be in the Low Security mode (SNMP Type = SNMPV1V2c) in
order to update firmware.
The modem stores its firmware internally in flash memory, which simplifies the firmware updating
process. The firmware update, once acquired, can be transferred from an external user PC once
Ethernet connectivity has been established with the modem.
This chapter outlines the complete firmware updating process as follows:
•
Perform the update, without opening the modem, by connecting the unit to the Ethernet
port of the user PC.
•
Obtain the firmware update via email from customer support and extract it to the user PC.
•
Transfer the firmware update, via File Transfer Protocol (FTP), from the user PC to the
modem.

4.1.1 About Firmware Files, Naming, and Versions

The modem is factory-shipped with the latest version of operating firmware. If a firmware update
is needed, it can be acquired from CEFD Customer Support during normal business hours via e-
mail or on CD by standard mail delivery.
Update Firmware
FW-xxxxxxx

Figure 4-1. Firmware Naming Format

4–1
SLM-5650C / SLM-5650C-ODU Satellite Modem
Revision 1
MN-SLM-5650C