6. Configuration via Telnet or Serial Port (Setup Mode)
You must configure the unit so that it can communicate on a network with your serial device.
As an alternative to using a web browser, as described in the previous chapt er, you can use
the following procedures remotely or locally:
Use a Telnet connection to configure the unit over the network.
Use a terminal or terminal emulation program to access the serial port loc ally.
The series of prompts at which you enter configuration settings is ca lled Setup Mode.
Note: Detailed information about other setup methods is available from your Lantr onix Sales
Associate.
The unit’s configuration is stored in nonvolatile memory and is retaine d without power. You
can change the configuration at any time. The unit performs a reset af ter the configuration
has been changed and stored.
This chapter tells you how to access Setup Mode and the general procedur e for using it. To
complete the configuration, continue with Chapters 7 Setup Mode: Server Confi gu r ation , 8
Setup Mode: Channel Configuration, and 9 Setup Mode: Advanced Settings.
Note: The menus in the configuration chapters show a typical device. Your device may have
different configuration options.

Accessing Setup Mode

Telnet Connection

To configure the unit over the network, establish a Telnet connection to p ort 9999.
Note: You can also use DeviceInstaller to access Telnet. Select the device from t he main
window list, and click the Telnet Configuration tab. Skip steps 1 and 2.
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