Administration Methods
TPG User Manual
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Configuring Parameters via an FTP Connection
You can configure all TPG parameters via FTP. To this purpose, you
must download the 'parameters' file to your local computer via FTP
and then edit it. A detailed description of the TPG parameters can be
found in the ’Parameter List’
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Proceed as follows:
1. Switch to the directory in which you wish to save the file.
2. Open an FTP connection to the TPG:
Syntax:
ftp <IP Address>
Example:
ftp 192.168.0.123
3. Enter an arbitrary user name.
4. Enter either the TPG password or press ENTER if no password
has been assigned.
5. Transfer the ‘parameters’ file from the TPG to your local
computer:
get parameters
6. Edit the file using any text editor; see: ’Parameter List’
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7. Send the file back to the TPG:
put parameters
8. Close the FTP connection:
quit
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The TPG will be configured using the new values.
2.4
Administration via the TPG Status Button
At the front panel of the TPG you will find the network connector,
LEDs, the status button, and the power supply connector. These
components are described in the 'Quick Installation Guide'.
The status button allows you to
• print a status page; see:
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• print a service page; see:
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• reset the TPG parameters to their default settings; see:
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