Specifications

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Cabling the XMU+
Connecting the XMU
+
to a PC with XMUCOM
+
Software
The XMUCOM+ software is a Windows based program that allows you to program,
download, update, and backup configurations and messages to the XMU+ from a PC.
See the XMU+ QuickStart Guide for more information about XMUCOM+ software and
configurations.
Users that have multiple XMU+ units distributed across several geographical sites
must consider how to interconnect and communicate with the various units.
Depending on the location, available network facilities, and modem capabilities of the
XMUCOM+ system and XMU+ units, users can choose to apply a combination of one
or more of the following communication methods for each of their XMU+ sites:
Use... To let the XMU+ communicate with XMUCOM+...
Modem
Connection
Through a dial-up modem connection. This method is effective for
sites that are not linked through LAN/WAN networks.
Modem connections require PC’s with a modem, and the modem
phone numbers for the XMU + unit.
See To connect to the PC with an analog line to modem on page 49
for more information.
Ethernet
(LAN)
Connection
Through LAN/WAN networks. This method is effective for
organizations that have existing LAN/WAN networks operating at all
XMU+ sites.
Ethernet connections require:
 A network card to be installed within the XMUCOM+ PC.
 Both the PC and XMU+ unit be connected to the network for LAN
access.
 A fixed IP address for the XMU+ unit.
 An IP address for the XMUCOM+ (Admin) PC.
See To connect to the PC through an Ethernet (LAN) Network on page
50 for more information.