Alpha Technologies PowerAgent SC3 - Manual (Page 20)

PowerAgent TM SC3 Site Controller Document # 700-000014-01 Rev 2
Installation and Operation
Phoenix Broadband Technologies, LLC 10/28/2010
Page 20 of 57
5.8 Accessing the Setup Menu
To access the Site Controller setup menu connect the Serial Communications program
to the Site Controller using the USB interface as described above. Confirm that the USB
connection has been established by looking for the green LED next to USB3. Open the
Serial Communications program, select the COM Port identified above, and set the date
rate to 9600, 8 data bits, one stop bit, no parity, and no flow control. When the program
is configured properly the USB3 LED should flash off when you type on the keyboard.
Hold down the x (lower case) for about 5 seconds. A message “-- Device Reset, hold ‘x’
key down until prompted. --“, will appear. Continue to hold the x key until the setup
menu appears and then follow the setup instructions below.
5.8.1 Ethernet Crossover Cable Method
This method can be used when the Site Controller IP address is set to a known static address.
Connect an Ethernet Crossover cable between the PC and the Site Controller. Set your PC IP
address to the Site Controller Address + or – 1. Follow the telnet setup instructions below.
5.8.2 Router Method
This method can be used when the Site Controller is set for DHCP operation (Factory Default).
Connect the Site Controller to a router that supports DHCP. This is generally done with a router
designed for home use but this process can also be used with most commercial routers and
DHCP servers if the proper access is available. The DHCP server will automatically assign an IP
address to the Site Controller which will enable network access to the Site Controller for
configuration. Your router should have a built in Web Server or some other method of
determining what IP address was assigned to the Site Controller(refer to the router manual).
Once the IP Address is known the Site Controller can be configured through a telnet connection
as described below.