CHAPTER 5: Configuration

c)Via Modem: Use your communications program to dial the number for the external modem which you have connected to the Outlet Managed PDU’s Setup Port.

2.Login / Password Prompt: A message will be displayed, which prompts you to enter a username (login name) and password. The default username is "super" (all lower case, no quotes), and the default password is

also "super".

3.If a valid username and password are entered, the Outlet Managed PDU will display the Plug Control Screen.

5.1.2.The Web Browser Interface

The Web Browser Interface consists of a series of web forms, which can be used to select configuration parameters and perform reboot operations by clicking on radio buttons and/or entering text into designated fields.

Note:

In order to use the Web Browser Interface, Web Access must first be enabled via the Text Interface Network Parameters Menu (/N), the Outlet Managed PDU must be connected to a TCP/IP network, and your PC must be equipped with a JavaScript enabled web browser.

1.Start your JavaScript enabled Web Browser, key the Outlet Managed PDU’s IP address (default = 192.168.168.168) into the web browser’s address bar, and press [Enter].

2.Username / Password Prompt: A message box will prompt you to enter your username and password. The default username is "super" (all lower case, no quotes), and the default password is also "super".

3.If a valid username and password are entered, the Plug Control Screen will be displayed.

5.1.3.Access Via PDA

In addition to the Web Browser Interface and Text Interface, the Outlet Managed PDU command mode can also be accessed by PDA devices. Note however, that due to nature of most PDAs, only a limited selection of Outlet Managed PDU operating and status display functions are available to users who communicate with the unit via PDA.

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Black Box MPSH16-D20-120V, MPSH8-S20-208+V, MPSH16-D20-208+V, MPSH8-D20-208+V manual Web Browser Interface, Access Via PDA

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