User`s guide

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5. Basic Configuration
This section describes the basic configuration procedure for all RPC units. For more
information on Reboot Options and Alarm Configuration, please refer to Section 6 and
Section 7.
5.1. Communicating with the RPC Unit
In order to configure the RPC, you must first connect to the unit, and access command
mode. Note that, the RPC offers two separate configuration interfaces; the Web Browser
Interface and the Text Interface.
In addition, the RPC also offers three different methods for accessing command mode;
via network, via external modem, or via local console. The Web Browser interface is
only available via network, and the Text Interface is available via network (SSH or Telnet),
modem or local PC.
5.1.1. The Text Interface
The Text Interface consists of a series of simple ASCII text menus, which allow you to set
options and define parameters by entering the number for the desired option using your
keyboard, and then typing in the value for that option.
Since the Web Browser Interface and Telnet accessibility are both disabled in the
default state, you will need to use the Text Interface to contact the RPC via Local PC
or SSH connection when setting up the unit for the first time. After you have accessed
command mode using the Text Interface, you can then enable Web Access and Telnet
Access, if desired, in order to allow future communication with the unit via Web Browser
or Telnet. You will not be able to contact the unit via Web Browser or Telnet until you
have enabled these options.
Once Telnet Access is enabled, you will then be able to use the Text Interface to
communicate with the RPC via local PC, Telnet or SSH connection. You can also use
the Text Interface to access command mode via an external modem installed at the RPC
serial Console Port.
In order to use the Text Interface, your installation must include:
• AccessviaNetwork: The RPC must be connected to your TCP/IP Network, and
your PC must include a communications program (such as HyperTerminal.)
• AccessviaModem: An external modem must be installed at the RPC
RS232 Console Port (see Section 4.5.2), a phone line must be connected to the
external modem, and the Console Port must be configured for Modem Mode. In
addition, your PC must include a communications program.
• AccessviaLocalPC: Your PC must be physically connected to the RPC
RS232 Console Port as described in Section 4.5.1, the RPC Console Port must
be configured for Normal Mode, and your PC must include a communications
program.