Comtech EF Data CDM-625 - 4.3 Firmware Update Procedure; 4.3.1 Getting Started: Preparing for the Firmware Download

CDM-625 Advanced Satellite Modem Revision 13
Updating Firmware MN-CDM625
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4.3 Firmware Update Procedure
4.3.1 Getting Started: Preparing for the Firmware Download
Step Task
1
Connect the Windows-based user PC to the CDM-625:
• Connect the appropriate modem Ethernet port either via a hub or a switch or directly with an Ethernet or
crossover cable. Make sure that a compatible web browser is running on the PC.
• Connect the modem “Remote Control” port to a serial port on the PC. Make sure that a terminal emulator
program such as Hyper Terminal is running on the PC.
2
Identify the CDM-625 configuration in use, and its firmware number and current version:
A. For the CDM-625 Base Modem, the firmware number and running version can be obtained as follows:
• From the modem front panel – The firmware version is available from the VFD’s top-level “splash” screen. To
view this screen, press the [CLEAR] key several times.
The firmware numbers are provided within the SELECT: UTIL

Firmware

Info

Image#1 or
Image#2 menu screens. For more information, see Chapter 5. FRONT PANEL OPERATION.
• From HTTP via the Base Modem Web Server Interface – The Bootrom, Bulk1 and Bulk2 firmware loads may
be viewed on the Admin | Firmware | Base Modem page. For more information, see Chapter 6.5. Web
Server (HTTP) Interface.
• Using serial Remote Control query – The firmware number, versions, and revision level can be queried as
follows:
Abbreviated: <0/SWR> or:
Detailed: <0/FRW?x (where: x = B (Boot), 1 (Image 1) or 2 (Image 2))
For more information, see Appendix D. SERIAL REMOTE CONTROL.
B. For the CDM-625 with installed IP Packet Processor, the firmware number and running version can be
obtained as follows:
• From the modem front panel – Select the Utilities: Firmware

Packet-Processor

Info

Image#1 or
Image#2 menu trees. For more information, see Chapter 5. FRONT PANEL OPERATION.
• From HTTP via the Base Modem Web Server Interface – Select the Admin | Firmware | Packet Processor
page. The Bootrom, Bulk1 and Bulk2 firmware loads may be viewed here. For more information, see Chapter 6.5
Web Server (HTTP) Interface.
• Using serial Remote Control query – Use the IP Packet Processor’s firmware revision query <0/VS1? (Image
1) or <0/VS2? (Image 2).
For more information, see Appendix D. REMOTE CONTROL.