Commands Dialog Box Functions

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Figure 3.11: OSCAR Interface Name Modify Dialog Box

2.Type a name in the New Name box. Names of target devices may contain all printable characters.

3.Click OK to assign the new name.

4.Repeat steps 1-3 for each target device in the system.

5.Click OK in the Names dialog box to save your changes. -or-

Click X or press Escape to exit the dialog box without saving changes.

NOTE: Changes made in the Names Modify dialog box are not saved to the switch until you click OK in the Names dialog box.

NOTE: If an IQ module has not been assigned a name, the EID is used as the default name.

From the OSCAR interface Commands dialog box, you can manage your AutoView 3008/3016 switching system and user connections, enable the Scan mode and update your firmware.

Table 3.6: Commands to Manage Routine Tasks for Your Target Devices

Features Purpose

Scan Enable Begin scanning your target devices. Set up a target device list for scanning in the Setup dialog box. You must have at least two target devices selected in the Setup - Scan List menu to enable target scanning.

User Status View and disconnect users.

AVRIQ Status Displays the currently available firmware for each type of AVRIQ module.

3016, 3008/3016, 3008 specifications

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