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IPS-800CE-D16 & IPS-1600CE-D16 - User’s Guide
3.1.2.
Connect your PC to the IPS
The IPS can either be controlled by a local PC, that communicates with
the unit via cable, controlled via external modem, or controlled via TCP/IP
network. In order to switch plugs or select parameters, commands are issued
to the IPS via either the Network Port or Console Port. Note that it is not
necessary to connect to both the Network and Console Ports, and that the
Console Port can be connected to either a local PC or External Modem.
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Network Port:
Connect your 10Base-T or 100Base-T network interface
to the IPS Network port.
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Console Port:
Use the supplied null modem cable to connect your PC
COM port to the IPS COM (RS232) Port.
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External Modem:
Use a standard AT to Modem cable to connect your
external modem to the IPS COM (RS232) Port.
Note that when the IPS is shipped from the factory, RS232 Port Parameters
are set as follows: 9600 bps, 8 Data Bits, One Stop Bit, No Parity. Although
the IPS allows these parameters to be easily redefined, for the purpose
of this Quick Start procedure, it is recommended that you configure your
communications program to accept these default parameters.
3.2. Communicating with the IPS
The IPS offers two separate user interfaces: the Web Browser Interface and the
Text Interface. The Web Browser interface allows you to contact the IPS via
a TCP/IP network, using a standard, JavaScript enabled web browser (such as
Internet Explorer.) The Text Interface consists of a series of ASCII text menus,
which may be accessed via TCP/IP network, Local PC or modem.
Note:
The IPS features a default IP Address (192.168.168.168) and
a default Subnet Mask (255.255.255.0). This allows initial network
access without first setting up the unit’s network parameters (providing
that you are contacting the IPS from a node on the same subnet.) When
attempting to access the IPS from a node that is not on the same subnet,
please refer to Section 5.3.4 for further configuration instructions.
1.
Access the Command Mode:
This procedure differs slightly, depending
on whether you’re contacting the IPS via the Web Browser Interface or
Text Interface.
a)
Web Browser Interface:
Start your JavaScript enabled Web
Browser. Enter the IPS’s default IP address (192.168.168.168)
in your browser address bar and then press
[Enter]
. A password
prompt will be displayed. Since at this point, the user name and
password have not yet been defined, you can just click OK without
keying in a user name or password. The Plug Status Screen will be
displayed as shown in Figure 1.
