Comtech EF Data LPOD - Manual (Page 65)

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Chapter 4. ETHERNET-BASED
REMOTE PRODUCT
MANAGEMENT
4.1 Overview
Ethernet-based remote management and control of the LPOD is available when the appropriate
adapter cable, connected to the LPOD ‘J6 | COM1’ 19-pin communications port.
1) TO PROCEED WITH ETHERNET-BASED REMOTE PRODUCT MANAGEMENT,
ASSUMPTIONS ARE MADE THAT:
• The LPOD is operating with the latest version firmware files.
• The LPOD is connected to a user-supplied Windows-based PC as follows:
o
The PC’s Ethernet port is connected to the LPOD ‘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
LPOD Telnet Interface) and a compatible web browser (for operation of
the LPOD Web Server Interface).
• The LPOD’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
LPOD WEB SERVER INTERFACE FOR REMOTE MONITOR AND CONTROL (M&C) OF
THE LPOD.