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Chapter 3 - Getting Started with RASExpress

Method B. Start Configuration with Terminal, Finish Configuration on Client PC

To enable remote configuration of the RASExpress server, you must first configure the server’s IP settings, including the server’s IP address. To do this, you must connect a terminal (or auxiliary PC) to the server’s serial port. After IP is configured and working, you can complete the server configuration remotely through Telnet, through a browser, or through MultiManager on a client PC connected to the LAN.

B1. Be sure that the CommPlete 4000 is connected to the LAN. Turn off the power for the CommPlete 4000.

B2. Using the provided RS-232C serial cable, connect a terminal to the RASExpress server’s configuration port.

SBC

Backplane

6-Pin Circular Jack

15-Pin Video

RJ45

(To External Keyboard)

Connector

Connector

 

(to External

 

(to Network

 

Display Monitor)

Hub)

Connect RS-232C

Serial Cable (female end) here

COM 1

DB9 male

RS-

232C

Cable

Dumb Terminal

or

Auxiliary PC

Figure 3-2: Serial port on the CommPlete 4000

B3. Power up the CommPlete 4000. The RASExpress Server Screen will appear.

Note: The server takes a few moments to load the RASExpress software and to initialize the modems after it is turned on. Observe RAS software processing and displaying .

B4. Turn on the terminal (or auxiliary PC) and press Enter.

B5. Select Quick Configuration of Server.

B6. Enable IP Remote Access.

Note: Error messages will appear and will indicate that the remote addresses of the WAN ports are not on the same subnet. This is normal for the initial setup. Ignore these messages.

B7. Type the IP Address for the CommPlete RASExpress server.

B8. Type the IP Subnet Mask.

B9. Re-boot the CommPlete 4000.

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