
4.4 OPERATIONS
This iServer can be used and configured in several ways, depending on user’s preference and network setup. It can be used in Telnet simulation mode where it emmulates serial communication operation over a network cable or directly from a Web browser, like Netscape or Internet Explorer.
If DHCP and DNS servers are used, the connection is very simple, you do not need to worry about IP address, MAC address, or network conflicts, all of these issues are solved for you by your network DHCP and DNS server. All that is left for you to do, is to use a straight/normal network cable to connect the device to a hub and power it up. Then you can go to your computer that is connected over the same network and from the
C:\>ping eis03ec
Pinging eis03ec with 32 bytes of data:
Reply from eis03ec: bytes=32 time=15ms TTL=60
Reply from eis03ec: bytes=32 time=8ms TTL=60
Reply from eis03ec: bytes=32 time=8ms TTL=60
Reply from eis03ec: bytes=32 time=8ms TTL=60
Pinging statistics for eis03ec:
Packets: Sent=4, Received=4, Lost=0 (0% loss)
Approximate round trip times in
Figure 4.1 Pinging eis03ec MS-DOS Prompt
This proves that the connection is proper and you can get into configuration or run mode using the Telnet or Web browser.
4.5Setup and Operation Using a Web Browser a) Start your web browser.
b)From the browser you type http://eisxxxx using the last
c)The Home Page, shown below, will be displayed.
d)From the
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