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2 software configuration, Software configuration – Patton electronic 2710 User Manual

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3.2 SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION

The NetLink-T1™ features a menu-driven command system that allows
you to monitor/conÞgure its operating parameters. Follow the instruc-
tions below to conÞgure the Model 2710 using the software switches:

1. Plug the 9-pin male end of the cable to your terminal or computer’s

DB-9 serial port and start up the terminal emulator software if nec-
essary. Plug the miniature stereo plug into the rear of the unit. The
small recessed jack on the right side of the unit is the control port
jack.

Note

If your terminal uses a DB-25 connector, please use a DB-9 to

DB-25 Adapter to connect to the cable (See Model 18PC-M).

2. Power up the terminal and set its RS-232 port as follows:

9600 Baud
8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity
Local echo off
ANSI or VT-100 emulation

3. Here is an example of a terminal emulator setup session. In normal

font are the various parameter types. In bold type are the values that
should be used for best results. Your terminal program’s setup
screen may differ from this one:

4. When the unit is Þrst turned on, the terminal screen may appear

blank. Press the key. If your serial connection is good, then
the unit will immediately display a password prompt.

5. Type in the password and press . The factory default pass-

word for the unit is:

patton

.

Note

If the entry is incorrect, the password screen will clear and

prompt you again for the correct password. The password you

Baud Rate:

9600

Parity:

None

Data Length:

8

Stop Bits:

1

Default terminal type:

VT100

Local Echo:

OFF

Add Line Feeds after CRs:

OFF

Received Backspace Destructive:

ON

Backspace key sends:

BS

XON/XOFF software ßow control:

ON

CTS/RTS hardware ßow control:

OFF

DSR/DTR hardware ßow control:

OFF