Planet Technology 8-Port IP Power Manager IPM-8001 - Manual (Page 19)

Chapter 5 Configure With Console
The IP Power Manager has provided a serial port that enables you to configure and control the
system through your PC’s RS-232 serial (COM) port. Use the serial cable provided to connect the
console port to your PC’s COM port as described in “Connecting the console”. This section
describes how to use a console application to control the IP Power Manager and configure its
settings such as its IP address, outlet control parameters, access control table, and trap receivers
table.
5.1 Run Hyper Terminal
Follow these steps to start HyperTerminal and communicate with the IP Power
Manager:
1. To start HyperTerminal, click Star ==> Programs ==> Accessories ==> Communications ==>
HyperTerminal from the Windows Start button.
2. A New Connection opens. Type a name for the connection in the Name field and select an icon
for the connection. Click OK when done.
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3. From the Connect To drop-down box, select the COM port that IP Power Manager connected.
Click OK when done.