Western Telematic WTI NetReach APS-16M - Manual (Page 17)

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5. Configuration
5.1. Access to the APS-8/16M Command Mode
When the APS-8/16M command mode is active, commands can be invoked to
select parameters, and connect or disconnect ports.
Note:
• Command mode cannot be accessed from a Buffer Mode Port,
Passive Mode Port, or any port that is currently connected to another
APS-8/16M port.
• Configuration commands are not available at any port where the
Supervisor Mode has been disabled.
• Supervisor Mode commands can only be invoked by users who have
logged in using a password that permits access to Supervisor Mode.
1. Start your communications program (e.g. HyperTerminal, TeraTerm, etc.).
Make certain that the communications program is set to match the default
APS-8/16M parameters: 9600 bps, 8-Data Bits, 1-Stop Bit, No Parity,
RTS/CTS (hardware) handshaking.
2. Access command mode.
a) Local Access: To access command mode from a local PC that is
connected to the APS-8/16M via cable, press [Enter].
i. There must be no other characters preceding [Enter]. If you
have already hit other keys, press [Enter] twice.
ii. If a password that permits Supervisor Mode has been previously
defined, the password prompt will be displayed. Key in a
password that permits Supervisor Mode and press [Enter].
b) Modem Access: To access the command mode via modem, proceed
as follows:
i. Dial the number for the APS-8/16M’s internal modem, or (if
present) an external modem connected to one of the
APS-8/16M’s RS232 ports.
ii. If a password that permits Supervisor Mode has been previously
defined, the password prompt will be displayed. Key in a
password that permits Supervisor Mode and press [Enter].