Comtech EF Data CDM-710G, Installation And Operation Manual

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CDM-710G High-Speed Satellite Modem Revision 1
10/100/1000 Base-T Gigabit Ethernet (GigE) Interface (CDI-70) MN-CDM710G
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14.5 Flash Upgrading the CDI-70 GigE Interface
The CDM-710G’s CDI-70 GigE Interface module contains its own processor and memory. On
occasion, CEFD may release new software to fix anomalies or add functionality to this interface.
Both the CDM-710G and the CDI-70 GBEI module use ‘flash memory’ technology internally.
This makes software upgrading very simple, and updates can now be obtained via the Internet
(
Figure 14-3 ), E-mail, or on CD.
This section outlines the complete upgrading process as follows:
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New firmware can be downloaded via the Internet to an external PC.
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The upgrade can be performed without opening the unit by simply connecting the GigE
Interface’s ‘J1’ 10/100/1000 Ethernet Traffic port to the Ethernet port of a computer.
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Once downloaded, the firmware update is transferred using the CEFD application,
CReflash.exe .
For complete information about firmware numbers, file versions, and formats, see Chapter 5.
FLASH UPGRADING.
Figure 14-3. Flash Update via Internet
1. Download the Files
a) Create a temporary directory (folder) on a PC:
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Windows: Select File > New > Folder , then rename the New Folder to "temp" or
another convenient, unused name. Assuming "temp" works, a " c:\temp " folder should
now be created.
Note: The c: is the drive letter used in this example. Any valid writable drive letter can
be used.
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CMD Prompt: At the command prompt (c:\>), type " mkdir temp ” or “ MD temp "
without quotes ( mkdir and MD stand for make directory ). This is the same as