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Ping to determine web IP address
The Ping utility has a modifier,
-a
, that directs the command to return the web address
rather than the numeric IP address.
At the prompt, enter
ping
-a
IP
address
. The reply that the computer returns is similar to
the
Ping
response shown in
on the previous page, except that when you specify
the
-a
modifier, the line
Pinging...
reports the web IP address instead of the numeric IP
address, regardless of whether you entered the actual numeric IP address or an alias name.
Connecting as a Telnet Client
The Telnet utility is available from the command prompt. Telnet allows you to input SIS
commands to the MGP Pro from the PC via the Ethernet link and the LAN.
Starting Telnet
Access the command prompt and start Telnet as follows:
1.
For Windows XP or earlier:
From the Windows
Start
menu, select
Run...
. The
Run window opens.
For Windows 7 or later:
Click
Start
on the Windows taskbar.
2.
For Windows XP or earlier:
In the
Open
text field, enter
command
.
For Windows 7 or later:
In the
Search
programs
and
files
field, enter
command
.
3.
Click
OK
or press <
Enter
>. A command window opens.
4.
At the prompt, enter
telnet
. The computer returns a display similar to figure 48.
Welcome to Microsoft Telnet Client
Escape Character is 'CTRL+]'
Microsoft Telnet>
Figure 48.
Telnet Screen
Operating using Telnet
This guide does not detail all of the operations and functionality of Telnet. However, some
basic level of understanding is necessary for operating the MGP Pro via Telnet.
Connecting to the MGP Pro (Open command)
You connect to the MGP Pro using the
Open
command. After your computer is connected
to the processor, you can enter the SIS commands the same as you would if you were
using the RS-232 or RS-422 link.
NOTES:
•
The factory configured passwords for all accounts on this device have been set
to the device serial number. Passwords are case sensitive.
•
If the device is reset, the password reverts back to the original password
configuration. Password protection is optional.
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