Alpha Outback Energy AlphaNet DM3 Series, Installation & Quick Start Manual

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Test Connection
XM3 Smart Display - COMM Menu
Verify the DM3 Series transponder communication parameters such as IP address, RF Power Levels and Signal/Noise Ratio on the COMM menu of the XM3 Smart Display. Press Enter <ENTR> to open the
COMM- GENERAL Menu enabling the operator to view values for communications parameters. Pressing the up or down arrow softkeys will show two lines of information for each submenu item (click or tap on
the image below to view).
XM3 Smart Display Menu Simulator
Click a softkey to explore its submenus.
Local Web Server Access
You may also test the connection using a computer and a standard Ethernet cable. Connect the computer to the Ethernet port on the transponder, launch an Internet browser (e.g. Internet Explorer) and enter
192.168.100.1 in the address field. The General Configuration page will appear and display connectivity, power levels and power supply status information such as alarms, output voltage, output current and
individual battery voltages. System Name, System Location, System Contact and Common Logical ID may be edited on this page; when prompted for a User Name and Password, use “Alpha” and “AlphaGet”.
If you are configuring a static IP address on Windows 7 or 8, click the Start button (lower left). Once the window pops up, click Control Panel, then Network and Sharing Center, then click the Local Area
Connection, and click the Properties button. In the ensuing dialog box, select Internet Protocol (TCP/IPv4) and click the Properties button. Once the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box opens, select
'Use the following IP Address' and enter the IP Address 192.168.100.2 and Subnet mask 255.255.255.0. Click the OK button & try to connect to the DSM3 Series transponder using 192.168.100.1 in your Web
browser.