Product specifications
CDM-710 Broadcast Satellite Modem Revision 10
Flash Upgrading MN/CDM710.IOM
The downloadable files are stored in two formats: *.exe (self extracting) and *.zip
(compressed). Some firewalls will not allow the downloading of *.exe files. In this case,
download the *.zip file instead.
For additional help with "zipped" file types, refer to "pkzip for windows", "winzip", or
"zip central" help files. Pkzip for DOS is not supported due to file naming conventions.
4. Unzip the files in the temporary folder on your PC.
At least 3 files should be extracted:
• FW12437x.bin, where "x" is the version (bulk image file) for later units.
Note: FW12050x.bin for earlier units.
• FW12437x.txt, where "x" is the version (history notes) for later units.
Note: FW12050x.txt for earlier units.
• README.TXT installation notes
5. Connect the client PC to the CDM-710 modem 10/100 Ethernet M&C via a hub or a switch,
or directly to a PC with a crossover cable.
Verify the communication and connection by issuing a "ping" command to the modem.
You can find the IP address of the modem either remotely using the <0/IPA? command
or from the front panel with the <Config> <Remote> <Remote> <Ethernet> menus.
To PING and FTP from DOS, press the “Start” button on the Windows toolbar, and
select the “Run...” option. From Win95 or Win98, type “command”. From WinNT,
Win2K or WinXP, type “cmd”. You can also use the “DOS Prompt” or “Command
Prompt” icons in the Start Menu. Now change to the temporary directory you created
earlier with “cd c:\temp”. A quick “dir” will show the downloaded files.
6. Initiate an FTP session with the modem. The example is with a DOS window.
a. From the PC, type "ftp xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx" where "xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx" is the IP
address of the CDM-710.
b. Enter your admin user name and password to complete login.
Factory Default user is: COMTECH
Password is: COMTECH
c. Verify your FTP transfer is binary by typing "bin".
d. Type "prompt" then type "hash" to facilitate the file transfers.
7. Transfer the files.
Type "put FW12437*.bin bulk:" (for later units with round keypad buttons) or "put
FW12050*.bin bulk:" (for earlier units) to begin the file transfers. The destination
“bulk:” must be all lower-case. It will take approximately one minute to transfer the file.
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