User Manual

AS8100 Sitespan User Guide Version 3.7

605-0000-426

GSI 012

Draft Issue 6.0. Date 4/4/00

INSTALLING THE SITESPAN EQUIPMENT VIEW PC

The Sitespan Equipment View allows the user to access the Sitespan Servers from a

remote location. The system is not dependent upon the Sitespan Equipment View being

connected to the Server continuously but the Sitespan Equipment View needs to access the

Server when it wants to get status updates receive alarms and pass new information to the

Server.

STEP PROCEDURE

Installing the AS8100 Sitespan Server PC

Unpacking Procedure

• Take delivery of the equipment and verify against the packing list. Inspect the

items and report any damage or shortage to the carrier immediately.

• If not to be used immediately, repack the items and store in a safe area.

• Dispose of all packaging.

Note: It is recommended that you keep one packing carton for each type of item

should you need to return items for repair.

Locating the AS8100 Sitespan PC

The Sitespan Server PC should be placed in a reasonably secure room, which must

conform to the environmental specification of the PC manufacturer.

The PC is powered from the AC mains.

Locate the power outlet and the telephone socket for the modem with the aid of the site

survey.

Installing the PC Software

If not pre-installed, follow the manufacturers instructions for the installation of 'Windows

NT.

Install the Modem(s)

The Modem should be connected to a Serial/Com Port. and installed as per the

manufacturers instructions and connected to the telephone socket. Each modem provided

will need a separate Serial Port and a separate telephone line.

Configuring the server for remote access

The Sitespan Software will not execute and be fully functional until the Remote Access

Service (RAS) utilities are installed and the Equipment View is set up a for remote access.

Windows NT installation disks are needed for this procedure which can be found in the

Windows NT Workstation Installation Guide and on the Remote Access Help menu’s.