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6. Operation
As discussed in Section 5, the CMS-6R4 offers two separate command
interfaces; the Web Browser Interface and the Text Interface. Note that Both
interfaces offer essentially the same command options and features, and that
parameters defined via the Web Interface will also apply when communicating
via the Text Interface (and vice versa.)

6.1. Operation via the Web Browser Interface

When using the Web Browser Interface, all switching commands are invoked
via the Plug Status Screen, which also displays the status of the CMS-6R4’s
switched outlets.
Note: Although the Web Browser Interface allows you to select
parameters for the RS232 ports and control power switching
operations, port connections cannot be initiated via the Web Browser
Interface. The Text Interface is used to create connections between the
CMS-6R4's Serial RS232 ports.
6.1.1. The Status Screen - Web Browser Interface
When you login to the CMS-6R4 command mode using the Web Browser
Interface, the first screen that is displayed is the Status Screen. The Status
Screen (Figure 6.1) lists the current On/Off status of the CMS-6R4’s Switched
Outlets. The Status Screen also provides a series of "radio buttons" which are
used to control switching of the outlets.
To invoke On/Off/Boot commands or view plug status via the Web Browser
Interface, proceed as follows:
1. Access the CMS-6R4 Command Mode as described in Section 5.2.1.
2. When the Status Screen (Figure 6.1) appears, note that the screen includes
a status field and switching and reboot controls for each of the
CMS-6R4’s Switched AC Outlets.
Notes:
• When switching and reboot operations are initiated, Boot/Sequence
Delay times will be applied as described in Section 5.5.5.1.
• You will only be allowed to issue switching and reboot commands
to the outlets that are allowed by the password entered during login.
• The Status Screen will only show the outlets that are allowed by the
user's password; the status of other outlets will not be displayed.