Western Telematic MPC-20VS16-3 - Manual (Page 32)

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5. Basic Configuration
This section describes the basic configuration procedure for all MPC units. For more
information on Reboot Options and Alarm Configuration, please refer to Section 6 and
Section 7.
5.1. Communicating with the MPC Unit
In order to configure the MPC, you must first connect to the unit, and access command
mode. Note that, the MPC offers two separate configuration interfaces; the Web
Browser Interface and the Text Interface.
In addition, the MPC also offers three different methods for accessing command mode;
via network, via modem, or via local console. The Web Browser interface is only
available via network, and the Text Interface is available via network (SSH or Telnet),
modem or local PC.
5.1.1. The Text Interface
The Text Interface consists of a series of simple ASCII text menus, which allow you to set
options and define parameters by entering the number for the desired option using your
keyboard, and then typing in the value for that option.
Since the Web Browser Interface and Telnet accessibility are both disabled in the
default state, you will need to use the Text Interface to contact the MPC via Local PC
or SSH connection when setting up the unit for the first time. After you have accessed
command mode using the Text Interface, you can then enable Web Access and Telnet
Access, if desired, in order to allow future communication with the unit via Web Browser
or Telnet. You will not be able to contact the unit via Web Browser or Telnet until you
have specifically enabled those options.
Once Telnet Access is enabled, you will then be able to use the Text Interface to
communicate with the MPC via local PC, Telnet or SSH connection. You can also use
the Text Interface to access command mode via an external modem installed at the
MPC's serial Console Port.
In order to use the Text Interface, your installation must include:
• Access via Network: The MPC must be connected to your TCP/IP Network, and
your PC must include a communications program (such as HyperTerminal.)
• Access via Modem: An external modem must be installed at the MPC's RS-232
Console Port, a phone line must be connected to the external modem, and the
Console Port must be configured for Modem Mode. In addition, your PC must
include a communications program.
• Access via Local PC: Your PC must be physically connected to the MPC’s RS232
Console Port as described in Section 4, the MPC's Console Port must be configured
for Normal Mode, and your PC must include a communications program.