VFS113 Rack/Desktop Model User’s Guide

Accessing the Router Software Using the Ethernet Port

Note: If a Telnet session is active, you cannot make changes to the configuration using the RS-232 connection.

You can configure a variety of settings for the Ethernet connection. For more information, see Configuring the Additional LAN Settings on page D-3.

To access the Router Administrator software using the Ethernet port and the Telnet utility:

1Set up the IP address and subnet mask as described in Using the Ethernet Port for the First Time on page 3-3.

2At the DOS or UNIX prompt, enter telnet and press Enter.

3Using the Terminal menu, select Preferences.

4Select VT100 Arrows option, VT-100/ANSIemulation, and terminal font. Select OK.

5Enter the IP address or, using the Connect menu, select the controller IP address from the menu (if present) and press Enter.

6Enter the port number.

The port number is default port 23. The Enter Password screen displays.

7Enter your password and press Enter.

There is no default password, just press Enter.

The initial Chaparral Router Administrator screen displays. If an alarm condition has occurred, you will see a message about the problem. This message will also be stored in the event log.

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