Comtech EF Data SPOD PS 1, PS 1.5, and PS 2 C-, X-, or Ku-Band - Manual (Page 59)

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Chapter 4. ETHERNET-BASED
REMOTE PRODUCT
MANAGEMENT
4.1 Introduction
Ethernet-based remote management and control of the SPOD is available when the appropriate
adapter cable, connected to the SPOD ‘J6 | COM1’ 19-pin communications port.
This interface is generally modeled after Comtech EF Data’s LPOD Outdoor Amplifier/ Block Up
Converter (BUC) product interface. LPOD-specific operation (e.g., BUC and LNB) is disabled for the
SPOD Ethernet interface.
1) TO PROCEED WITH ETHERNET-BASED REMOTE PRODUCT MANAGEMENT,
ASSUMPTIONS ARE MADE THAT:
• The SPOD is operating with the latest version firmware files.
• The SPOD is connected to a user-supplied Windows-based PC as follows:
o
The PC’s Ethernet port is connected to the SPOD ‘J6 | COM1’ port using
the available CA-0000352 Ethernet Interface Cable (part of CEFD Kit KT-
0000203) in combination with a user-supplied hub or switch.
o
The PC is running a terminal emulation program (for operation of the
SPOD Telnet Interface) and a compatible web browser (for operation of
the SPOD Web Server Interface).
• The SPOD’s Management IP Address has been noted.
2) USE OF THE ETHERNET-BASED SNMP INTERFACE IS RECOMMENDED ONLY FOR
ADVANCED USERS. ALL OTHER USERS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO USE THE
SPOD WEB SERVER INTERFACE FOR REMOTE MONITOR AND CONTROL (M&C) OF
THE SPOD.