CDM-570/570L Satellite Modem with Optional IP Module Revision 4
Appendix D MN/CDM570L.IOM

D.1.2 Equipment Setup

Step Description
1 Connect each CDM-IP to the PC via the Ethernet Hub.
2 Connect the TX IF on CDM-IP 1 to RX IF of CDM-IP 2 and vice-versa.
3 Connect the DB-9 end of the console cable to the COM1 or COM 2 port of the PC and
the RJ-11 end to the console port at the back of CDM-IP 1.
4 Connect CDM-IP 1 and CDM-IP 2 to suitable power sup ply and turn them ON.

D.1.3 Transmit and Receive IF Configuration

Step Description
1 Configure the transmit and receive IF parameters on CDM-IP 1 and CDM-IP 2 via the
front panel.
Note: The IF parameters can also be set via console men u, Telnet, web interface and
SNMP, but for this exercise, it is recommended that the front panel be used.
2 Set the TxPower to minimum level.
3 Before proceeding to next step, make sure that each CDM-IP is appropriately carrier-
locked to the other CDM-IP.

D.1.4 Serial console port Command Line Interface (CLI) Configuration

Step Description
1 Launch the terminal emulat ion program - such as HyperTerminal on Microsoft Windows.
2 Select the appropriate COM port (to which the DB-9 end of the console cabl e is
connected) and configure it for:
38,400 bps
8 data bits
no parity
1 stop bit
no hardware flow control
3 Press return and to bring up the Main menu.
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