Multi-Tech Systems MT5600BL, MT5600BA manual Upgrade the Modem’s Firmware, Restore Your Parameters

E Upgrading the Modem

Step 6: Upgrade the Modem’s Firmware

Before you begin the following procedure, read the README.TXT file extracted from the upgrade archive file. Note the file name for the boot code (e.g., 2MBPFL11.S37) and the file name for the new firmware (e.g., 5600BA.S37).

1.Run a terminal program, such as HyperTerminal. The program must be able to send a file as ASCII text.

2.Make sure hardware flow control is selected. In HyperTerminal, select File Properties Configure Connection Advanced, and make sure both Use flow control and Hardware (RTS/CTS) are selected.

3.In the terminal window, type AT and press ENTER. An OK response should appear, and the TR indicator on the modem should light. If the TR indicator does not light, check your cable, make sure the modem is powered on, and double-check the terminal program’s settings.

4.Type ATI3 and press ENTER. The first number in the response is the firmware version that is currently in your modem (2.210 in this example):

V2.210-V90_2M_DLS

5.Type AT** and press ENTER. Your modem is now ready to accept a flash file.

6.In HyperTerminal, select Send Text File from the Transfer menu.

7.In the Send Text File dialog box, find the temporary directory or folder in which you unarchived the upgrade file, select All files (*.*) in the Files of type box, and double-click the name of the boot code file, e.g., 2MBPFL11.S37. You should see activity on the screen, and your modem’s TD indicator should flash.

Warning: Do not abort at this point. The modem is being reprogrammed, and the process must not be interrupted.

This is the boot code portion of the update. When the boot code has all been sent to the modem, the following message appears:

Download Flash Code..

8.When you see the Download Flash Code.. message, select Send Text File from the Transfer menu.

9.In the Send Text File dialog box, select All files (*.*) in the Files of type box, and double-click the name of the firmware code file, e.g., 5600BL.S37.

The firmware code is now sent to your modem. Wait until you receive a mes- sage stating that the modem has been successfully programmed.

10.Once modem activity has stopped and you see a Device Successfully Programmed message, type ATI3 and press ENTER. If the upgrade was success- ful, your modem should display the new firmware version.

Step 7: Restore Your Parameters

Your modem has been updated. You can now open your terminal program to repro- gram your modem parameters or to confirm the update by typing ATI3 in the termi- nal window and pressing ENTER.

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