2.6.1 Downloading Flash Updates From The Web; How To Download Flash Upgrade Files; How To Perform A Flash Upgrade - Comtech EF Data SNM-1001L Installation And Operation Manual

SNM-1001L Satellite Modem
Installation

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 "SNM-1001L3" 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.
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