Comtech EF Data CDM-570 - Manual (Page 84)

CDM-570/570L Satellite Modem with Optional IP Module Revision 12
Updating Firmware MN/CDM570L.IOM
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Step Task
6 Connect the external PC to the CDM-570/570L modem 10/100 Ethernet M&C port via a hub
or a switch, or directly to a PC with a crossover cable.
IP MODULE firmware can only be loaded via the Ethernet Traffic port; do
not use the Ethernet M&C port. Also, IP MODULE firmware can be loaded to
a remote modem over the satellite link when the modem data interface is
set to IP.
• For updates to a local CDM-570/570L IP Module: It is recommended that
this update be performed with a PC that is locally attached to the IP Module
CLI via the RS-232 Serial Console Port to monitor the progress of the update.
• For updates to a remote CDM-570/570L IP Module over a satellite link: It is
recommended that this update be performed with a PC that has a Telnet
session connection (in addition to the FTP session) to the IP Module via
satellite to monitor the progress of the update.
7 Send a “ping” command to the modem to verify the connection and communication.
First, determine the IP address of the modem by using either the CDM-570/570L front panel
or serial remote control:
• Via the front panel: Use the SELECT: CONFIG Æ Remote Æ Remote Æ Ethernet
menu.
• Via serial remote control: Use the <0/IPA? query.
Then, use DOS to “ping” the modem:
From Windows, click “Start” on the Windows toolbar, then select the “Run...” option (as an
alternative, use the “DOS Prompt” or “Command Prompt” icons in the Start Menu):
• Using Win95 or Win98 – Type “command”.
• Using WinNT, Win2K or WinXP – Type “cmd”.
At the DOS prompt, type “ping xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx” (where " xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx" is the modem IP
address). The results should confirm whether or not the modem is connected and
communicating.
8 Initiate an FTP session with the modem (this example uses a DOS window):
a) From the PC, type "ftp xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx" where " xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx" is the IP address of
the CDM-570/570L.
b) Enter the Admin User Name and Password to complete login.
c) Verify the FTP transfer is binary by typing "bin".
d) Type "prompt", then type "hash" to facilitate the file transfers.