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Flash Upgrading | CD/CIM550.IOM |
Downloading Flash Upgrades from the Web
Base Modem (M&C or BULK Firmware)
The latest firmware releases and a free software utility are available on the Comtech EF Data web site (http://www.comtechefdata.com). This utility is designed to run under Windows 95/98 or Windows NT/2000/XP and provides all of the support required to perform a Comtech EF Data firmware reflash. If web downloading is not available or practical, contact the Customer Support department to obtain the firmware via an alternate method.
The downloadable firmware files are provided in both .zip or self extracting .exe formats. If your firewall does not permit downloading an
.exe file, try the .zip file instead. The downloadable file contents are identical, usually comprising an uploader program, a help file, and a flashable data file.
How to Download Base Modem M&C Firmware Flash Upgrade Files
Step Procedure
1Create a new folder on the PC. This folder will be the destination folder for any flash upgrade files downloaded.
2On the Comtech EF Data web site (http://www.comtechefdata.com/), click the "downloads" link.
3Click the "flash upgrades" link for detailed downloading instructions. There are two primary instruction sheets, one for the base M&C/BULK firmware and one for the
4Click the "flash firmware data files" link (located at the bottom of the instruction page). The flash firmware data files are organized by product.
5Click the product type.
6Identify and download the latest base modem M&C firmware file to the destination folder on the PC.
How to Perform a Flash Upgrade for Base Modem M&C Firmware
Included in the M&C download is an uploader software utility program. Full online help is provided with this uploader program. However, if you experience a problem, or have a question, contact Comtech EF Data Network Customer Support for assistance.
Step Procedure
1On the PC,
2Identify and execute the uploader program.
3Follow the instructions presented on the screen to select a firmware file and initiate the upload. Following a successful upload process, the modem will automatically restart, running the new version of the firmware.
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