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CMS-6R4 Series - User’s Guide
3.2. Communicating with the CMS-6R4
The CMS-6R4 offers two separate user interfaces: the Web Browser Interface
and the Text Interface. The Web Browser interface allows you to contact the
unit via a TCP/IP network, using a standard, JavaScript enabled web browser.
The Text Interface consists of a series of ASCII text menus, which may be
accessed via TCP/IP network, Local PC or modem.
Notes:
• When the unit is shipped from the factory, communications
parameters are set as follows: 9600 bps, RTS/CTS Handshaking,
8 Data Bits, One Stop Bit, No Parity. Although the CMS-6R4
allows these parameters to be easily redefined, for this Quick Start
procedure, it is recommended to configure your communications
program to accept the default parameters.
• The CMS-6R4 features a default IP Address (192.168.168.168) and
a default Subnet Mask (255.255.255.0.) This allows initial network
access to command mode without first setting up the unit’s network
parameters (providing that you are contacting the unit from a node
on the same subnet.) When attempting to access the CMS-6R4 from
a node that is not on the same subnet, please refer to Section 5 for
further configuration instructions.
1. Access Command Mode: This procedure differs slightly, depending on
whether you’re contacting the CMS-6R4 via the Web Browser Interface
or Text Interface.
a) Web Browser Interface: Start your JavaScript enabled Web
Browser. Enter the CMS-6R4’s IP address in your browser address
bar and press [Enter].
b) Text Interface:
i. Via Telnet: Telnet to the CMS-6R4’s default IP address.
ii. Via Local PC: Start your communications program and
press [Enter].
iii. Via Modem: Use your communications program to dial the
number for the line that is connected to the CMS-6R4's Phone
Line Port.