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3.2.1 Methods of Control
Access the unit’s configuration menus in one of several ways:
•
Local Console
—
This is the primary method used for the exam-
ples in this manual
. Connect a PC directly to the
COM1
port
using a serial communications cable and launch a terminal com-
munications program such as HyperTerminal (found on most
PCs by selecting
Start>>Programs>>Accessories>>Communica-
tions>>HyperTerminal
). This method provides text-based access to
the unit’s menu screens. Console control is a hardware-based
technique, and is intended for local use only (maximum recom-
mended cable length of 50 ft./15 m).
•
Telnet or SSH*
—Connect a PC to the unit’s
LAN
port, either
directly or via a network, and launch a Telnet session. This
method provides text-based access to the unit’s menu screens in
a manner similar to a Local Console session. You can run Telnet
sessions locally or remotely through an IP connection.
•
Web Browser*
—Connect a PC to the unit’s
LAN
port, either
directly or via a network, and launch a web browser session (
for
example,
Internet Explorer, Firefox, etc.). Enter the IP address
of the device to be managed into the browser’s address field.
This method provides a graphical representation of each screen,
just as you would see when viewing an Internet web site. The
appearance of menu screens differs slightly from other methods
of control, but the content and organization of screen items is
similar. Web browser sessions may be run locally or remotely
using an IP connection.
* When connecting directly to a radio, a crossover cable is required. When
connecting using a network, switch, or router, a straight-through cable is required.
3.2.2 PC Connection and Log In Procedures
The following steps describe how to access the radio’s menu system.
These steps require a PC to be connected to the unit’s
COM1
or
LAN
port
as shown in Figure 3-4 on Page 35 .