Chapter 1 - Installing and Accessing the REX2

SETTING UP ACCESS TO THE CAMPUS UNIT

Configure a Campus system through any of the following:

•a PC connected to the desktop unit Console port

•a PC connected to the Campus-Star line unit Console port

•a telnet session to the Campus-REX2 over the Internet or the CMU in a Campus-Star chassis

•the LCD menu and buttons on the desktop unit or CMU front panel

•StarGazer or a comparable EMS using SNMP

A Console port or telnet connection provides access to configuration menus that provide options not available through the LCD menus. Depending on your immediate configuration requirements, you may not need to set up a PC immediately. Use the Console port or a telnet session when you:

•configure the Campus-REX2 as a router (only some bridging and routing configuration is available using the LCD)

•want to change the HDSL transmission rate and do not want to use the LCD menus

•will set additional configuration options at this time, such as system or REX2

•want to view performance statistics for the HDSL and 10/100Base-T interfaces

If you want to set up a PC at this time, refer to “Setting Up Access to the Campus Unit” on page 8.

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Campus-REX2 RS Interface Card User Manual