System Utility

The System Utility Menu lets you download microcode, restart the Hub, reset the Hub to the factory default, set the login time-outs, configure the upload settings and request an upload.

System Utility Menu

System Download: System downloads are used to update system software or replace existing software that has become corrupted.

System Restart: The system can be restarted at any time and is required after certain configuration settings are made.

Factory Reset: The system can be reset to the original settings, however all custom settings will be lost.

Login Timeout Interval: Set the amount of time before a Telnet automatically logs out, when requesting an upload.

Configuration Upload Setting: Set the IP Address of the server and the file name to be uploaded.

Configuration Upload Request/Status: Submit a request for a configuration file upload.

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LH8112A, LH8112A-S, LH8124A specifications

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