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Chapter 2: IMS-4000 Software
chapter 2: ImS-4000 SoftWare
inTroDUCTion
This chapter is designed to help you program and use the IMS-4000 to its fullest potential. The IMS-4000 system helps you
maintain, monitor, expedite and control the things that affect your information infrastructure.
help
The IMS-4000 ConsoleView Software provides an extensive Help system to supplement the documentation. Use IMS-4000
Help to access information about commands and dialog boxes. Online help is also available simply by selecting Help from
the main menu.
iMs-4000 qUiCk sTarT GUiDe
This section presents a useful shorthand guide to configuring your IMS-4000 System for the first time. More detailed infor-
mation on the processes covered can be found in the sections that follow.
install Units and Configure network settings
Install the IMS-4000 Host and Node(s). Configure the Network settings through the serial port on the front of the units. A
terminal or terminal-emulation program can be used. Set the terminal settings for 9600bps (8, N, 1). The default password
is “ims4k.”
install software and log in to host
Install the IMS-4000 software from your CD-ROM or other media. Double-click on the IMS-4000 icon on your desktop.
The IMS-4000 ConsoleView screen will appear. From the main menu select Enterprise, then Add Enterprise Group. See
below:
Figure 1: Add Group
Right-click on the words IP Unknown below the enterprise name and select Set IP Address. Enter the IP address for your
IMS-4000 Host and click OK. The software will prompt you for a username and password to log in.
DefaUlT UsernaMe anD passworD
For new units, the default username is admin and the default password is ims4k. The software will now attempt to connect
to your IMS-4000 Host. A progress bar will show the software retrieving information from the Host.
Note: Do not save the default username and password, because it will be deleted automatically once a Master System
Administrator profile is configured.
ConfiGUre The UniT properTies for The hosT anD noDe(s)
Right-click on the word Host and select Unit Properties. Step through each tabbed page and enter the relevant information
for your application. The Numeric Unit ID should be set to the Host's telephone number. Most Alphanumeric pagers work
best when set to 1200bps.
The Host can synchronize its clock each night to a time server. To use this feature the IMS-4000 must have network access
to a server which supports one of the following: Network Time Protocol - NTP (RFC-1035), Time Protocol - TP (RFC-868),
or Daytime Protocol - DP (RFC-867). Enter the IP Address of a Time Server which supports any one of these protocols.