Comtech EF Data CDD-880, Installation And Operation Manual

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CDD-880 Multi Receiver Router MN-CDD880
Updating Firmware Revision 2
4–2
(LEFT) Standard 115V/230V AC Unit
(RIGHT) Optional 48V DC Unit
4.2 Getting Started: Prepare for the Firmware Download
Do these steps:
1. Identify the firmware number/revision letter/version number and the assigned Ethernet
Management IP Address.
User-supplied items needed:
•
A Microsoft Windows-based PC, equipped with available serial and Ethernet ports , a
compatible Web browser (e.g., Internet Explorer) , and a terminal emulator program (e.g.,
Tera Term or HyperTerminal).
• A CAT5 Ethernet cable to connect the PC Ethernet p ort to the CDD-880.
• A 9-pin serial cable to connect the PC serial port to the CDD-880.
a) Use an Ethernet hub, switch, or direct
cable connection to connect the CDD-880
rear panel ‘ETHERNET |
TRAFFIC/MANAGEMENT | GE’
10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet port to an
Ethernet port on the User PC.
b) Use the 9-pin serial cable to connect the
CDD-880 rear panel ‘ CONSOLE ’ port to a
serial port on the User PC.
c) On the PC – Open the terminal emulator program. Configure the program serial port
communication and terminal display settings.
Refer to your terminal emulator program HELP feature or user guide for
operating and configuration instructions.
Configure the utility program serial port communication and terminal display operation:
•
38400 bps (Baud Rate)
•
8 Data Bits
•
1 Stop Bit
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Parity = NO
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Port Flow Control = NONE
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Display New line Rx/Tx: CR
•
Local Echo = ON
d) On the CDD-880: Turn on the power.