6. Network Configuration
6.1.4 Configuring through COM Port
If a network connection is not available, the system can be configured via COM port connection. Follow the instructions below:
Note: If running a non-Windows system, refer to your system's user manual for Telnet clients.
Step 1: Use the provided RJ45 to DB9 cable to connect the SRCOOL60KCW's COM port to the workstations' COM port.
Step 2: Ensure the two DIP switches are set to the OFF position (Normal Mode).
Step 3: For Windows 2000, 2003, 2008 and XP, go to Start g Programs g Accessories g Communications and select
HyperTerminal.
Note: Microsoft
has removed HyperTerminal from Windows Vista and later versions. If the OS does not include the program, a free alternative Telnet/
®
SSH client PuTTY can be downloaded from http://www.putty.org.
Step 4: Enter a name, choose an icon for the connection and click OK. From the Connect drop-down menu, select the COM port that
is connected to the SRCOOL60KCW.
Step 5: Click Configure and set up COM port parameters as follows:
Step 6: Click OK to continue. Set the two DIP switches to the ON position (Configuration Mode). HyperTerminal will automatically
connect to the system; if it doesn't, click the telephone icon in the tool bar. When a connection is established, log in with an
Administrator's account/password (default: admin/password, case sensitive). Once logged in, the Main Menu appears on the screen.
Refer to the next section for more information.
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