SM500A—Automatic Switching System
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7 Control via Web Browser
The embedded web server on the SM500A allows network management of the unit over a
web browser. To access the SM500A, use your web browser and, set the address field on the
browser to point to the configured IP address of the rack. For example, for a rack with the
default IP address you would enter http://192.168.0.1
7.1 DIP Switch (S1) Setting
Control via Web browser requires setting the toggles on DIP switch S1 located on the
Advanced Control Card (SM533-C or SM534-C). Figure 7.1 shows the location of DIP
switch S1.
To enable Web browser control:
1.
Set the toggles on DIP Switch S1 on the Advanced Control Card to the following
positions:
S1, toggle 2:
Set to ON to enable Web browser control.
S1, toggles 3:
Set to ON.
S1, toggles 1, 4 to 8:
Set to OFF.
Figure 7.1. DIP Switch (S1) location on Advanced Control Cards SM533-C and SM534-C
7.2 Web Browser Configuration
7.2.1 Setting the IP Address
Note: The IP address MUST LOCALLY be configured into the SM500A chassis in order to establish
an Ethernet connection. Use the COM1 port on the Advanced Control Card for the local connection.
