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Appendix C: Quick Setup Guide
C.1 Scope
This appendix provides concise instructions for preparing MS-4 configuration. It is
intended for users already familiar with the MS-4, and for experienced users who
have a basic understanding of data-communication principles, and applications
and characteristics of statistical multiplexors.
Use this guide together with Figure 4-1 in
Chapter 4
.
Once you start the configuration program, the MS-4 will guide you in doing any
configuration action you want.
C.2 What You Need
You must configure the MS-4 from a terminal, or a PC running terminal
emulation, connected to one of the MS-4 sub-channels. The terminal’s
communication parameters must match the parameters of the selected sub-
channel. If you do not know what these parameters are, or you just received
a new MS-4, use the following default parameters:
Data Rate
9600 bps
Data Format
8 data bits
No parity bit
1 stop bit
To initialize the MS-4 to these parameters, read
Section 3.3
, then turn the MS-4 off,
set its internal INIT/NOR jumper to INIT, and turn the MS-4 on again. Return the
INIT/NOR jumper to NOR before starting the configuration.
Whenever the MS-4 is already installed in a link, establish communication with the
remote MS-4 before starting. In this way, you will be able to configure both units
from the terminal connected to the local MS-4.
