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Appendix C. FLASH
UPGRADING
The SLM-5650 eliminates the need for updating firmware by physically replacing
EPROMs. Instead, the SLM-5650 modem uses ‘flash memory’ technology internally, and
new firmware can be uploaded to the unit from an external PC, as follows:
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Go to: www.comtechefdata.com
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Click on: downloads
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Click on: flash upgrades
This makes software upgrading very simple, and updates can now be sent via the Internet,
E-mail, or on disk. The upgrade can be performed without opening the unit, by simply
connecting the modem to the Ethernet port of a computer.
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Ethernet FTP upload procedure:
1. Identify the reflashable product, firmware number, and version for download.
The current base modem M&C version can be viewed at the top-level menu of the
front panel display (press “CLR” button several times to view). Also, you can find
the firmware information within the <Util > <Firmware > <Info> <Image#1,
Image#2 > menu tree.
Using serial remote control, you can query the firmware revision levels with the
<0/SWR? Command. (Abbreviated)
Or
<)/FRW? Command (Detailed)
