Western Telematic PLS-345 manual Network Parameters

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Section 5: SetUp and Configuration

3."B" Name (To): Assigns a name to the "B" line for this A/B circuit. When a name is assigned to the "B" line, and the circuit is in the "B" position, this name will appear in the "To" column on the PLS Circuit Status Screen. To assign a name to the "B" line, type 3, press [Enter], and follow the instructions in the submenu. (Up to 16 characters; Default = undefined.)

4.Default Position: Determines how this A/B circuit will be set when the /D (default) command is invoked. When the /D command is invoked, each A/B circuit will be automatically set to the default A/B setting specified by the corresponding Circuit Parameters menu. To assign the default position for this circuit, type 4, press [Enter] and follow the instructions in the submenu. (Default = A.)

After defining Circuit Parameters, press [Esc] to exit from the Circuit Parameters menu.

5.6. Network Parameters

In order to effectively communicate with the PLS via network, the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway Address should be defined using the Network Parameters Menu. Note that although the PLS features a default IP Address (which allows communication with the unit before the network interface is completely configured), it is recommended to use the Network Parameters Menu to select more appropriate parameters when installing the PLS in a working network environment.

If desired, the PLS Network Parameters Menu also allows you to implement IP Security features, which can restrict network access based on the user's IP address as described in

Section 5.6.1.

Note that settings for these network parameters will depend on the configuration of your individual network Please contact your network administrator for appropriate settings, and then assign parameters as described in this section.

To access the Network Parameters Menu (Figure 5.4), type /N and press [Enter]. Note that this menu is not available in User Mode. The following options are available:

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Contents PLS-345 Page Shock Hazard Do Not Enter Nameplate Power WarningVentilation Enclosed RacksTable of Contents Application Examples Command SummaryIntroduction Monitor ModeApplications Typographic ConventionsFront Panel Unit DescriptionBack Panel Back PanelUnit Description PLS-345 Physical Layer Switch Users Guide Quick Start / System Overview $ telnet 192.168.168.168 Enter Modem & Console Port Access Factory set PLSCircuit Status Screen Command Help Screen System Mode Installation Power Supply ConnectionInitialization Connecting a PC to the Console Port Connecting Common and A/B LinesConnecting the Network Cable Connecting an External ModemSystem Mode and User Mode SetUp and ConfigurationCommunicating with the PLS-345 SetUp and Configuration PLS Command/Menu Conventions Defining General Parameters SetUp and ConfigurationPLS-345 Physical Layer Switch Users Guide SetUp and Configuration Circuit Parameters Menu Circuit ParametersNetwork Parameters Network Parameters Menu IP Security Implementing IP SecurityExample 1 Deny access to all hosts except Monitor Mode Hardware ConfigurationSelecting Monitor Mode Parameters Monitor Mode Parameters Menu Switch if Level 1 High Switch to Position B Return On Save Configuration Parameters Circuit Status Screen Status ScreensPLS-345 Physical Layer Switch Users Guide Port Network Status ScreenPLS-345 Physical Layer Switch Users Guide Operation Manual A/B SwitchingEnter Code Activated A/B Switching/A Command and the /B Command Enter or /B n EnterCommand Confirmation Prompt /D CommandMonitor Mode Sending Parameters to a File Saving and Restoring Configuration ParametersRestoring Saved Parameters Application Examples Monitoring Signal Drop and/or Power LossAUX Port Connection Monitoring a Contact Monitoring a Switch or RelayItem 6 Circuits to Switch Enable the Monitor Mode at circuit Display Circuit Status Command SummaryDisplay Commands Display Help ScreenView/Set Circuit Parameters Configuration CommandsSN Display Network Status View/Set General ParametersView/Set Monitor Mode Parameters DL Download Configuration to FileView/Set Network Parameters Control Commands Switch Circuit n to Line aSwitch Circuit n to Line B Command Format /T Enter Command Arguments Set Circuits to DefaultReset Network Interface Command Format /D Enter Command ArgumentsExit/Disconnect Command Format /X Enter Command ArgumentsInterface Descriptions Console Port InterfaceModem Port Interface Figure A.3 Common Ports and A/B Ports Common Ports and A/B PortsSpecifications SwitchingSize Trademark and Copyright Information Customer ServiceIndex Index-2 Page Sterling Irvine California 949 586-9950 Toll Free