Specifications
Dominion SX Frequently Asked Questions 8/9
Question
Answer
How do I reset the unit back to
its factory-default settings?
Performing a factory Reset returns the Dominion SX unit to its default factory
settings. Be very careful when doing this, because it will erase all the data and
settings on the Dominion SX unit and return it to the state in which it was
originally shipped.
To perform a factory reset, choose Maintenance > Factory Reset
In case you are not aware of the administrative password to log in the
Dominion SX GUI to perform a factory reset, you may want to try resetting
from the Dominion SX hardware. To do so, insert a pin into the RESET hole
on the back panel of the Dominion SX unit and hold for about 15 seconds.
The Dominion SX is then reset to factory defaults.
Does the unit need to be on the
same physical LAN as the client
host during installation and
setup?
No, setup can be performed via the SX’s LPA port with a straight serial
connection.
Once the physical installation is
complete and my ping query
elicits a response from the unit,
how do I initially access the unit
and begin to customize the unit?
Open a supported network-enabled web browser, type “192.168.0.192” in
the address line, and press the <Enter> key.
The system displays the start-up screen for the unit, and prompts you
through the entire set-up process.
Once setup is complete, log off the console, and use the
IP address you assigned during set-up to re-access the unit.
Once I have assigned the unit a
unique IP address, how do I
access the unit in the future?
1. Open your supported Web browser,
2. Type the IP address you have assigned to that unit into the Address field
3. Press the <Enter> key. The login/password screen for the unit will
appear.
Can I assign specific port access
to a specific user?
Yes, but only if the user is NOT an Administrator. The Administrator will always
have access to all the ports.
I performed maintenance on my
NFS server, which affected my
Dominion SX port logging. I had
port logging enabled, but I could
not access any port on the DSX.
This is a designed feature. The idea of NFS port logging is to avoid missing
anything on the ports.
Disable port logging when performing maintenance on the NFS server.
Sometimes when I try to log on, I
see a message that states my
“login is incorrect” even though I
am sure I am entering the
correct User Name and
Password. Why is this?
This is a security feature.
There is a session-specific ID that is sent out each time you login to the unit.
This ID has a time-out feature. If you do not login to the unit before the time-
out occurs, then the session ID becomes invalid.
Performing a <Shift-Reload> refreshes the page from the unit, and not from
the now-expired cache. Similarly, you may close the current browser, open a
new browser, and login again. This provides an additional security feature so
that no one can recall information stored in the cache to access the unit.
What should I do if the browser
returns with the message that
the device timed out?
Try reloading using <Shift-Reload>. If this does not work, check your network
connections and network status.
You may also want to ping the console or perform a route print (as described
in other FAQs) to ensure that proper network communication is occurring.
If a web page does not load to your browser, there are probably network
difficulties that are preventing the page from loading.