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Initial Configuration

The initial configuration requires setting up the IP parameters via the terminal cable.
Once the IP parameters have been configured, the terminal cable can be removed.
Store the terminal cable in a known location, because it may be needed in the future.

To configure the IP parameters:

Step

Procedure

Using a terminal emulator on a PC such as HyperTerminal™ or TeraTerm™, set
up the communication port as follows:

• 38,400 BAUD

• 8 Data Bits

• 1 Stop Bit

• No Parity

• No Flow Control

Press the key on the PC – the login prompt should be displayed.

The default user is “comtech” and the default password is “comtech”. After logging
in, the CMR-5995’s menu should be displayed.

Press “N” for Network Menu.

Press “I” for the IP Address, Enter the IP Address and press .

Press “M” for the Subnet Mask. Enter the Subnet Mask and press .

Press “G” for the Default Gateway IP Address. Enter the Default Gateway Address
and press .

Press “S” to save the parameters.

Press “Y” to confirm the saving of parameters.

Press “X” to exit to the main menu.

After completing Step 10, the unit has been configured for full IP operation and the
terminal cable may be removed. (For continued operation, the unit may be managed
via the Terminal Interface; however, it is recommended to use the Web Interface for
ease of management.)

Additional configuration and management is best performed using the Web interface
(refer to Chapter 4, Device Management Via User Interfaces).

Once fully configured, the coaxial connection to the Low Noise Block (LNB) may be
safely attached to the L-Band input port. Read Section 2.5, Connect External Cables,
for more information about the LNB connection.

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