PLANET MC-1610MR - Manual (Page 17)

3. MANAGED MEDIA CONVERTER CHASSIS MANAGEMENT
This chapter describes how to manage the Managed Media Converter Chassis. Topics include:
- Overview
- Management methods
- Assigning an IP address to the Managed Media Converter Chassis
- Logging on to the Managed Media Converter Chassis
3.1 Overview
The Managed Media Converter Chassis provides user-friendly, command line console interface and remote Web interface.
Using both interfaces, you can perform various Managed Media Converter Chassis configuration and management activities.
Please refer to the following Chapter 4 and 5 for the details.
3.2 Management Method
There are two ways to manage the Managed Media Converter Chassis:
- Local Console Management via the serial port of Managed Media Converter Chassis.
- Web Management via a network or dial-up connection.
3.2.1 Local Console Management
You can manage the Managed Media Converter Chassis locally by connecting a VT100 terminal, or a personal computer or
workstation with terminal emulation software, to the serial port of Managed Media Converter Chassis. The terminal or work-
station connects to the serial port of Managed Media Converter Chassis, using a null modem cable that has the appropriate
connectors on each end.
This management method is ideal when:
- The network is unreliable.
- The Network Manager does not have direct network connection.
The serial port of Managed Media Converter Chassis. Default setting is set to 38400 baud using a character format of 8 data
bits, no parity, and 1 stop bit.
Therefore, configure the terminal or workstation to use these settings before you log on to the Managed Media Converter
Chassis. You can change this default setting, if desired, after you log on.
When you log on to the Managed Media Converter Chassis console port for the first time, a sign-on string appears and you are
prompted for a console login user name and password.
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