User manual

CPAT FLEX (DSG1)
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4.2 Set Parameters Remotely
You can set the DSG1 operating parameters by remote through the CPAT web application.
It stores active parameters in its database and stores a copy in a text le that can be down-
loaded automatically by the DSG1.
4.2.1 FTP connection
Once step “3.4 Internet Connection” has been completed, make sure that the unit has ac-
cess to the Internet and that FTP port 21 is open. This is required in order for the DSG1 to
communicate with the CPAT FTP server.
4.2.2 Set DSG1 operating parameters
That step must be completed by the CPAT support team. To modify one or more parameters,
you must provided the DSG1 serial number (e.g.: DSG1-10001), its location (optional), and
the parameters you want to modify. The update will be entered in the CPAT database, and a
few minutes later, automatically downloaded by the DSG1.
4.3 Set parameters using the DSG1 settings application
4.3.1 Download and install the application
The DSG1 settings application is a standalone WinForms desktop application named
“DSG1Settings.exe”. It is available for download at http://efgis.com/produits/cpat-monitor-
ing-des-reseaux-hfc/ressources-cpat, in the Product download section.
.NET Framework 3.5 is a prerequisite and can be downloaded from http://www.microsoft.
com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=22 (about 2.8 MB).
The Application can be saved anywhere on your computer and needs no further installation
or conguration.
4.3.2 Connection setup
To be able to communicate, the DSG1 must be physically connected with an RJ-45 Ethernet
cable to a device offering DHCP service. This service can be offered by the router to which
your computer is connected, or available directly through a standalone laptop computer with
a DHCP server installed on it.
The DSG1 exchange les with the CPAT FTP server every 5 minutes. It looks for parameters
le (less than 1 Kb).