GE GFK-1004B user manual Using the GSM ªAccess Station Managerº Function

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Procedure 2: Verifying Proper Power-Up of the Ethernet Interface

Before powering±up the Ethernet Interface, you may wish to connect the GEnet System Manager (GSM) locally to the Ethernet Interface, and select the ªStation Managerº func- tion from the GSM Main menu. This allows you to observe the progress of the power± up diagnostics via the Station Manager software on the Ethernet Interface. The GSM is also used to perform other operations in subsequent Installation Procedures.

Refer to Chapter 3, ªThe GEnet System Managerº, for instructions on installing the GSM software on a user-suppliedPC-compatiblecomputer.

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Alternately, you can use a dumb terminal, or another terminal emulation product on a PC. However, you will probably find it most convenient to use the GSM since you will be using the GSM for other configuration purposes in subsequent steps.

If you do not use the GSM, configure the terminal for 9600 bps, 8 bits, no parity, and 1 stop bit. See Appendix B, for instructions on making the serial cable.

Using the GSM ªAccess Station Managerº Function

The Station Manager software on the Ethernet Interface is accessed by connecting the Ethernet Interface to a Workmaster or other computer running the GSM software and selecting the ªStation Managerº function from the GSM main menu.

1.There are two ways the GSM can be physically connected to an Ethernet Interface: Local Connection and Network Connection.

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To observe the progress of Power±Up Diagnostics described in this procedure and to invoke the Field Network Test Utility described in Installation Procedure 5, the GSM must be connected locally and put in the Local Station Manager Mode.

A.GSM Using Local Connection. Connect the COM1 RS±232 serial port on the device running the GSM to the 9±pin connector on the Ethernet Interface. Refer to Appendix B, for instructions on how to make the RS±232 cable.

B.GSM Using Network Connection. Connect the Ethernet card on the device running the GSM to the Ethernet Network.

C.For now, use the Local connection.

2.Power±up the computer (on which you have previously installed the GSM software) into DOS. Refer to Chapter 3 for the GSM installation procedure.

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