Comtech EF Data DT-4500-A Series - Manual (Page 87)

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Chapter 6. ETHERNET-BASED
REMOTE PRODUCT
MANAGEMENT
6.1 Introduction
Ethernet-based remote management and control of the DT-4500-A is available using the rear
panel ‘10/100 ETHERNET’ port.
1. TO PROCEED WITH ETHERNET-BASED REMOTE PRODUCT MANAGEMENT,
ASSUMPTIONS ARE MADE THAT:
• The DT-4500-A is operating with the latest version firmware files.
• The DT-4500-A is connected to a user-supplied Windows-based PC as
follows:
o The PC’s serial port is connected to the DT-4500-A rear panel ‘J1 |
COM1’ port with a user-supplied serial cable.
o The PC’s Ethernet port is connected to the DT-4500-A rear panel
‘10/100 ETHERNET’ port with a user-supplied hub, switch, or direct
Ethernet cable connection.
o The PC is running a terminal emulation program (for operation of the
45xxA Telnet or serial remote control interface) and a compatible web
browser (for operation of the 45xxA Web Server Interface).
• The DT-4500-A’s Management IP Address has been noted using the
DT-4500-A Front Panel.
2. USE OF THE ETHERNET-BASED SNMP INTERFACE IS RECOMMENDED
ONLY FOR ADVANCED USERS. ALL OTHER USERS ARE STRONGLY
ENCOURAGED TO USE THE 45
XX A WEB SERVER INTERFACE FOR REMOTE
MONITOR AND CONTROL (M&C) OF THE DT-4500-A.