User`s guide

5-3
Basic Configuration
5.1.3. Access Via PDA
In addition to the Web Browser Interface and Text Interface, the RPC command mode
can also be accessed by PDA devices. Note however, that due to nature of most PDAs,
only a limited selection of RPC operating and status display functions are available to
users who communicate with the unit via PDA.
When the RPC is operated via a PDA device, only the following functions are available:
• Product Status Screen (Section 8.1)
• Circuit Status Screen (Section 8.3)
• Circuit Group Status Screen (Section 8.4)
• Circuit Control Screen (Section 9.1.1)
• Circuit Group Control Screen (Section 9.1.2)
These screens will allow PDA users to review Circuit Status and Circuit Group Status,
invoke switching and reboot commands and display the Site I.D. and firmware version.
Note however, that PDA users are not allowed to change or review RPC configuration
parameters.
To configure the RPC for access via PDA, first consult your IT department for appropriate
settings. Access the RPC command mode via the Text Interface or Web Browser
interface as described in this section, then configure the RPC Network Port accordingly,
as described in Section 5.9.
In most cases, this configuration will be adequate to allow communication with most
PDAs. Note however, that if you wish to use a BlackBerry
®
to contact the RPC,
you must first make certain to configure the BlackBerry to support HTML tables, as
described below:
1. Power on the BlackBerry, and then click on the BlackBerry Internet Browser Icon.
2. Press the Menu button, and then choose "Options."
3. From the Options menu, choose "Browser Configuration," then verify to make
certain that "Support HTML Tables" is checked (enabled.)
4. Press the Menu button, and select "Save Options."
When you have finished communicating with the RPC via PDA, it is important to always
close the session using the PDA's menu functions, rather than by simply closing the
browser window, in order to ensure that the RPC has completely exited from command
mode, and is not waiting for the inactivity timeout period to elapse. For example, to
close a session on a BlackBerry, press the Menu button and then choose "Close."