How to Manage
User Manual for AZ430 WAN Satellite Modem
4 HOW TO MANAGE
4.1
Graphical User Interface (GUI)
4.1.1 How
to
Connect
4.1.1.1 Cabling
Use a crossed network cable for a direct connection between the Ethernet port of
the modem to the Ethernet port of a computer. In case that connection to the
modem is done via a HUB or switch, straight network cables are used.
4.1.1.2 Settings
The platform is equipped with a powerful and easy-to-use graphical user interface
(GUI) that allows you to remotely monitor and control your equipment through a
web browser.
To use the web interface, adapt the TCP/IP properties of the computer so you can
manually set an IP address that is within the range of the device IP address. For
example: take IP address 10.0.0.2 on the computer and 10.0.0.1 on the device.
Make sure that no pop-up blockers or firewall are active!
To adapt the TCP/IP properties on a typical Windows computer:
¾
Choose
Start
>
Connect To
>
Show all connections
.
¾
Right-click
Local Area Connection
.
¾
Click
Properties
.
¾
Scroll down and click
Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)
.
¾
Click
Properties
.
¾
Choose
Use the following IP address
.
¾
Enter the following data:
-
IP address
, for example: 10.0.0.2.
-
Subnet mask
, for example: 255.255.255.0
4.1.2 GUI
Description
Use a web browser (Internet explorer 5.5 or later, Mozilla, etc.) to open the web
interface of the modulator. Type the following address in the address bar:
http://ip_address_device
. You can find the IP address device in the following menu:
/Unit/Setup/Ethernet settings
on the front panel of the device.
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