Upgrading The Gigabit Ethernet Interface Card Firmware; Download The Files; Connect The Pc To The Interface; Reflash The Unit - Comtech EF Data CDM-700 Installation And Operation Manual

CDM-700 High Speed Satellite Modem
Gigabit Ethernet Interface (GbEI) (CDI-70)
E.5.1 Upgrading the Gigabit Ethernet Interface Card Firmware

1. Download the Files

a. Create a temporary directory (folder) on a PC.
b. From the web browser, access the download server using the following flash firmware
data files URL:
http://206.223.8.10/linksite/flashupgrades/CDM700_700L/GBEI/
c. Download the correct firmware file to the folder created in Step 1. The bulk firmware for
the Gigabit Ethernet Interface Card is: FW12738-.bin
d. On the PC, Unzip the files in the temporary folder. At least 4 files must be extracted:
i. FW12738x.bin, where "x" is the revision (bulk image file)
ii. ReleaseNotes_FW12738_vxxx.pdf, where "xxx" is the complete version
iii. readme_vxxx_GBEI.TXT, installation notes file
iv. CReflash.exe, use this executable to load the firmware onto the GBEI

2. Connect the PC to the Interface

a. Connect the client PC to the Gigabit Ethernet Interface Card via an Ethernet hub or a
switch, or directly to a PC with a crossover cable.
b. Enable the GBEI on the CDM-700/700L to enable the PHY interface on the GBEI.

3. Reflash the Unit

a. Double-click on CReflash.exe to start the Comtech Modem Reflash Application:
b. Type the IP Address on the GigE card in the IP Address field.
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