Table of Contents
Advertisement
SDM-300L3 Satellite Modem
Installation/Upgrades
2.6.1
Downloading Flash Updates from the Web
The latest firmware releases and a free software utility are available on the Comtech EF
Data web site (http://www.comtechefdata.com). This utility is designed to run under
Windows 95/98 or Windows NT/2000/XP and provides all of the support required to
perform a Comtech EF Data firmware reflash. If web downloading is not available or
practical, contact the Customer Support department to obtain the firmware via an
alternate method.
The downloadable firmware files are provided in both .zip or self extracting .exe formats.
If your firewall does not permit downloading an .exe file, try the .zip file instead. The
downloadable file contents are identical, usually comprising an uploader program, a help
file, and a flashable data file.
2.6.1.1
How to Download Flash Upgrade Files
1 Create a new folder on the PC. This folder will be the destination folder for any flash
upgrade files downloaded.
2 On the Comtech EF Data web site (http://www.comtechefdata.com/), click the
"downloads" link.
3 Click the "flash upgrades" link for detailed downloading instructions.
4 Click the "flash firmware data files" link (located at the bottom of the instruction
page). The flash firmware data files are organized by product.
5 Click the "SDM300L3" link.
6 Identify and download the latest M&C firmware file to the destination folder on the
PC.
7 Repeat Step 6 for the BULK firmware file.
2.6.1.2
How to Perform a Flash Upgrade
Full on-line help is provided with the uploader program. If you experience a problem, or
have a question, contact Comtech EF Data Customer Support for assistance.
1 On the PC, double-click the .exe or .zip flash upgrade file to uncompress its contents.
2 Identify and execute the uploader program.
3 Follow the instructions presented on the screen to select a firmware file and initiate
the upload.
Following a successful upload process, the modem will automatically restart, running the
new version of firmware.
2–17
Revision 1
MN/SDM300L3.IOM
Advertisement
Table of Contents
