User's Manual Part 1

Table Of Contents
Tech-X Flex
®
(NG2) Tech-X Flex User Guide - Firmware v06.50
5-5
Intro
Overview
Wi-Fi
Ethernet
System
IP/Video
MoCA
RF
Specs
5.2 Admin Port
(System > Admin Port)
This function assigns IP data to the internal management interface of the unit, a prerequisite connection
step for management activities such as firmware upgrades and other actions requiring an FTP exchange.
In this document, all activities that require an Admin Port connection are specifically indicated as such.
Note that this function does not provide general access to the operating system of the unit.
The Admin Port can be connected via two different interfaces, the choice of which is shown in the initial
Admin Port screen:
10/100/1G Admin Port - Initiates a connection through the 10/100/1G Ethernet interface. Either
physical 10/100/1G connector may be used. Once in this area, the process of establishing a
connection is very similar to establishing a 10/100/1G connection for testing purposes with the
10/100/1G menu. For more information on behavior and parameters, see IP Network Setup on
page 4-2.
Wi-Fi Admin Port - Initiates a connection through the Wi-Fi interface. Once in this area, the process
of establishing a connection is very similar to establishing a Wi-Fi connection for testing purposes
with the Wi-Fi menu. Note that all considerations and limitations involved with a test-related Wi-Fi
connection also apply to the Wi-Fi Admin Port. For more information on behavior and parameters,
see Wi-Fi Setup on page 3-5.
Figure 5-3 Admin Port results screen following a successful connection
Once an admin port is established, you can view the IP address and other connection info at any time
under System > Admin Port > Connection Info. The information presented is similar to the connection
parameters available from any IP setup (see Connection Info on page 6-4).
Additionally, this area includes two additional commands related to remote control of the unit (see
Remote control of the unit on page 2-33):
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