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Cobalt Qube 3 User Manual 195

Appendix A

Using the LCD Console

During startup, the LCD screen on the back of the Cobalt Qube 3 displays status

information about the boot process itself.

When setting up the Qube 3, you use the LCD console to enter network

conﬁguration information for the Qube 3.

Once the Qube 3 is running, the LCD console serves several purposes. Through

the LCD console, you can:

• change network conﬁguration information, which is useful if you change the

location of the Qube 3

• reboot, which restarts the entire Qube 3

• power down in a way that allows the Qube 3 to close all open ﬁles, and

minimizes startup time the next time the Qube 3 is powered on

• reset the network, which resets all IP addresses, netmasks and other network

settings to that of a new, unconﬁgured system

• reset the ﬁlters and the static routes, which disables the IP ﬁrewall ﬁlters and

deletes the static route settings.

• exit from the LCD commands without making any changes

You access each of these functions by holding down the (select) button on

the LCD console for approximately two seconds. This action causes the LCD

screen to enter its function mode. Press the button until the function you

want appears on the LCD screen. To cancel the LCD function mode, select the

EXIT

function when it appears on the screen. Press the (enter) button and

select

YES

Caution:

It is important to follow the proper power-down

procedure before turning off the Qube 3. Refer to “Power down” on

page 203.