Comtech EF Data CDM-625A, Installation And Operation Manual

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CDM-625A Advanced Satellite Modem MN-CDM625A
FAST Activation Procedure Revision 4
5–3
3)
Contact Comtech EF Data Product Support to order features:
A. Provide the unit Serial Number to the Product Support representative.
B. Identify and purchase the desired FAST option(s).
C. Obtain the invoice, the register-specific 20-digit FAST Access Code(s), and the FAST
option activation instructions.
When a FAST Access Code is obtained from Comtech EF Data, it will be for a
specific option register . The FAST options are linked to two option registers:
• Register1 is for Data Rate, L-Band, and Framing options.
• Register2 is for Modulation type and Packet Processor options.
4) Activate your purchased FAST features.
A. You must make sure you are active in the proper register.
From the SELECT: FAST

OPTIONS submenu, use the
◄ ►
arrow keys to select Set
Register1
or
Set Register2
. Press
ENTER
.
FAST options: View Options
Set Register1 Set Register2 (

)
B. Use the
▲▼◄ ►
arrow keys to carefully enter each digit for your register-specific 20-
character FAST Access Code. Press ENTER when done.
FAST: Set register#: Enter code below
88888888888888888888 then [ENTER] (

)
The modem responds with “ Configured Successfully ” if the FAST upgrade is accepted;
the modem then resets to its newly-incorporated default configuration.
However, if an invalid code is entered, the following message displays:
Failed to configure. Re-enter code.
88888888888888888888 then [ENTER](

)
Repeat the FAST Access Code entry procedure. Should the code entry error persist,
contact Comtech EF Data Product Support for further assistance.