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4 Initial Configuration

IMPORTANT: Prior to initial configuration of the hardware, it is imperative to review the

entire Initial Configuration section before proceeding to the Installation section.

NOTE: HyperTerminal is the preferred terminal emulation program and Microsoft

DOS-Windows

Telenet is the preferred Telnet client.

This section explains the considerations and requirements for the initial configuration of the SS-

1200-S, SS-2200-S and SS-4200-S series by a Command Line Interface (CLI) with a

management PC using a terminal emulation application connected either through the SERIAL DB9

port or though the MANAGEMENT RJ45 port. Only one configuration session can be open at a time.

4.1 Command Line Interface (CLI)

The Command Line Interface (CLI ) is used to:

set IP address (default 192.168.1.1), Subnet Mask (default 255.255.0.0) and Default

Gateway (default 192.168.1.0)

set port speed and duplex

enables the user to select which ports or groups of ports receive the data stream copies

allows Any-to-Any ports to be configured as either inputs or outputs.

The factory default for all Any-to-Any ports on all aggregation taps (SS-1200-S, SS-2200-

S and SS-4200-S series) are turned off by default - i.e. they are not set up as either inputs or

outputs and are not replicated to any other ports with the exception of the hard-wired in-

line taps.

It is strongly recommended that the entire Initial Configuration section be reviewed before

proceeding with installation.

4.1.1 Basic Functionality

Window Size Functionality: The CLI window has a limited number of character spaces available

(24 lines per screen, 80 characters per line). If more data than can fit is presented, the number of

lines is one less and a “—more—” prompt is shown on the last line.

Character Handling: Printable characters (ASCII codes 32-126) and non-printable codes noted

below:

Non-Printable Character Description

<enter key> Executes command; places command in history buffer

<backspace key> Erases previous character entry; removes history buffer entry

Connectivity/Authentication Functionality: Connectivity to the configurable product is made

through the Management RJ45 or Serial DB9 port and authentication is required. This password

protection yields read-only access. To make configuration changes, Superuser (SU) mode must be

accessed with another password. See the 'Superuser Commands ' section for more information.