Comtech EF Data CDM-570AL - Configuration Backup and Restore Via FTP; Network-Based Management; Remote Software;Firmware Upgrade Via FTP

CDM-570L/570AL Satellite Modem with Optional Packet Processor
Revision 5
Optional High Performance Packet Processor D–10 MN-CDM570A
D.1.2.2 Network-Based Management
Use any of the following methods to configure, operate, and monitor the CDM-570A/570AL-IP:
User Interface Connection
Modem
Functions
Packet Processor
Functions
Manual
Reference
Front Panel Local - Keypad ALL
IP Address/Subnet
Mask only
Chapter 6
SNMP
Local or remote - Ethernet via
10/100 BaseT Traffic interface
ALL ALL Chapter 7.2
Telnet
Local or remote - Ethernet via
10/100 BaseT Traffic interface
ALL ALL Chapter 7.3
HTTP (Web Server)
Local or remote - Ethernet via
10/100 BaseT Traffic interface
ALL ALL Chapter 7.4
Serial Remote
Control
Local - Serial RS-232/RS-485
via Remote Control Port
ALL
IP Address/Subnet
Mask only
Chapter 8
Command Line
Interface (CLI)
Local - Serial RS-232 via
Console Port
ALL ALL Chapter 9
Remote – Ethernet via
10/100 Base T Traffic
Interface
D.1.2.2.1 Remote Software/Firmware Upgrade via FTP
The Packet Processor uses ‘flash memory’ technology internally. This simplifies firmware
updating, and updates can be obtained over the Internet or through e-mail from Comtecgh EF
Data Product Support. New firmware can be uploaded by FTP to the Packet Processor from a
user-supplied PC without opening the unit or having to be in the same physical location.
D.1.2.2.2 Configuration Backup and Restore via FTP
All Base Modem and Packet Processor configuration parameters are stored in a simple text file
named “param1”. This parameter file can easily be retrieved locally or remotely by FTP. The file
can then be used to quickly configure a replacement modem if needed.
Packet Processor configuration file – The “param1” file can be modified with a text editor (e.g.,
WordPad). After downloading this file from the CDM-570A/570AL-IP Modem to the User PC, edit
the desired configuration settings and save the file under a name that identifies the modem’s
network role (e.g., HUB570A_param1.txt).
Do these steps:
1. Once you verify User PC-to-Modem communications, you may use Command-line to transfer
(FTP) the configuration file from the CDM-570A/570AL-IP to the User PC:
a. Type "ftp xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx" (where ‘xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx’ is the
CDM-570A/570AL-IP Ethernet Traffic/Management IP Address).
b. Type the Admin User Name and Password when prompted. The default User Name and
Password is “comtech”.