User`s guide

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Getting Started
3.3. Connect a PC to the RPC Unit
The RPC can either be controlled by a local PC, that communicates with the unit via
cable, controlled via external modem, or controlled via TCP/IP network. Note that it is
not necessary to connect to both the Network and Console Ports, and that the Console
Port can be connected to either a local PC or External Modem.
• NetworkPort: Connect your 10Base-T or 100Base-T network interface to the RPC
Network port.
• ConsolePort: Use the null modem cable supplied with the unit to connect your PC
COM port to the RPC Console (RS232) Port.
• ExternalModem: Use a standard AT or modem cable to connect your external
modem to the RPC's Console (RS232) Port.
3.4. Communicating with the RPC Unit
In order to ensure security, both Telnet and Web Browser Access are disabled when the
RPC is shipped from the factory. To enable Telnet and/or Web Browser access, please
refer to Section 5.9.2. When properly installed and configured, the RPC can allow
command mode access via Telnet, Web Browser, SSH client, modem, or local PC.
Notes:
• Default RPC serial port parameters are set as follows: 9600 bps, RTS/
CTS Handshaking, 8 Data Bits, One Stop Bit, No Parity. Although these
parameters can be easily redefined, for this Quick Start procedure, it is
recommended to configure your communications program to accept the
default parameters.
• The RPC features a default IP Address (192.168.168.168) and a default
Subnet Mask (255.255.255.0.) This allows network access to command
mode, providing that you are contacting the RPC from a node on the same
subnet. When attempting to access the RPC from a node that is not on
the same subnet, please refer to the User’s Guide for further configuration
instructions.
1. AccessCommandMode: The RPC includes two separate user interfaces; the Text
Interface and the Web Browser Interface. The Text Interface is available via Local
PC, SSH Client, Telnet, or Modem. The Web Browser interface is only available via
TCP/IP network.
a) ViaLocalPC: Start your communications program and then press [Enter].
b) ViaSSHClient: Start your SSH client, enter the default IP address
(192.168.168.168) for the RPC and invoke the connect command.
c) ViaWebBrowser: Make certain that Web Browser access is enabled as
described in the RPC User’s Guide. Start your JavaScript enabled Web
Browser, enter the default RPC IP address (192.168.168.168) in the Web
Browser address bar, and then press [Enter].