CMS-6R4 Series - User’s Guide
3.3. Connecting Ports and Switching Outlets
Although both the Text Interface and Web Browser Interface allow you to select configuration parameters, the Text Interface is always used when invoking commands to create connections between ports. Although the Web Browser Interface does allow access to outlet switching functions, for this Quick Start procedure, it is recommended to perform the following steps via the Text Interface. If you have previously accessed command mode via the Web Browser Interface, exit command mode (log out), then
Proceed as follows to connect ports and switch outlets:
1.Review the Help Menu: At the Text Interface command prompt, type /H and press [Enter] to display the Help Menu, which provides a basic listing of all available
2.Creating Connections Between Ports: The
a)Resident Connection: Your resident port issues a /C command to connect to a second port.
i.To connect your resident port to Port 3, type /C 2 [Enter]. While you are connected to Port 3, the unit will not recognize additional commands issued via your resident port. However, the unit will recognize a Resident Disconnect Sequence issued at either connected port.
ii.Issue the Resident Disconnect Sequence (Logoff Sequence); type ^X (press [Ctrl] and [X] at the same time).
b)Third Party Connection: Your resident port issues a /C command to create a connection between two other ports.
i.To connect Port 3 to Port 4, type /C 3 4 [Enter].
ii.While Ports 3 and 4 are connected, your resident port will still recognize commands. Type /S [Enter] to display the Status Screen. The "STATUS" column should now list Ports 3 and 4 as connected and the other ports as "Free".
iii.Issue a Third Party Disconnect command; type /D 3 [Enter]. The unit will display the "Are you Sure (y/n)?" prompt. Type y and press [Enter] to disconnect.
iv.Type /S [Enter] to display the Status Screen. The "STATUS" column should now list Ports 3 and 4 as "Free".
