User guide

Configuring the Forum 523/524 81
Configuration
Using remote configuration, all Forum 523/524 settings with the
exception of the system PIN can be edited or updated. New soft-
ware versions of the Forum 523/524 and the software for the con-
nected system terminals and base stations can also be installed
(see the System: Firmware menu in the Configurator).
For security reasons, settings in the Configurator, Network
menu should only be edited on site to avoid malfunctions or fail-
ures in the customer’s LAN (e.g. due to IP address conflicts).
Refer to the chapter entitled Configuration Examples starting on
page 87, where interaction between the Forum 523/524 commu-
nications system and a LAN is explained.
Forced Logoff of Another User by the Administrator
If the user “Administrator” logs in and another user with adminis-
tration rights is already logged in, then the administrator can for-
cibly log the other user off in order to configure. This functionality,
for example can be used, when configuring remotely, when a user
has forgotten to log out.
In order to forcibly log a user off:
1. The “Administrator” user logs-in with the administration
password.
2. They open the Configurator.
A message shows which user is currently configuring the
system.
3. The administrator clicks on the Take over config rights
button.
The other user can make no further modifications of the
configuration.
Codes for IP Configuration
The IP configuration of the Forum 523/524 is performed on the
Web console in the Configurator, in the Network: LAN menu.
In the event that the IP configuration of the Forum 523/524 has
to be changed and access via the Web console is not possible, you
can also use a code digit procedure to change these basic set-