Terminal Server User Guide, Version 3.3
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Configuration Methods
Chapter 3
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Introduction
This chapter provides information about the different methods you can use to configure the Terminal
Server. Before you can configure the Terminal Server, you must assign an IP address to the Terminal
Server. See the
Chapter 4
, Getting Started
on page 36
to find out how to assign an IP address to the
Terminal Server.
Once an IP address is assigned to the Terminal Server, you can use any of the configuration methods
to:
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Configure users.
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Configure Terminal Server system parameters.
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Configure serial port parameters.
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Configure network parameters.
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Configure time parameters.
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Reboot the Terminal Server.
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View statistics while connected to an Terminal Server.
Configuration Methods Overview
Some of the Terminal Server configuration methods have the capability of configuring an IP address,
which is the first required configuration step for a new Terminal Server. Once the Terminal Server
has been assigned an IP address, any of the configuration methods can be used to configure the
Terminal Server.
Configures an IP Address
Following is a list of methods for setting the Terminal Server IP address and a short explanation of
when you would want to use that method:
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Easy Config Wizard
—The Easy Config Wizard is available from the CD ROM included with
your Terminal Server. You can use the Easy Config Wizard to set the Terminal Server’s IP
address and configure serial ports. This configuration method would typically be used when:
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All ports are to have the same configuration.
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Only the most commonly used profiles are required.
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Straightforward application with no advanced functionality required. Easy Config is
installed on a Windows-based PC with local network access to the Terminal Server.
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DeviceManager
—Use this method when you can connect the Terminal Server to the network
and access the Terminal Server from a Windows
®
PC. The DeviceManager is a Windows-based
application that can be used for Terminal Server configuration and management. The
DeviceManager can be used to assign an IP address and perform the complete configuration and
management of the Terminal Server.
