Chapter 6: Logging Onto a Magnum Router
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Chapter 6: Logging Onto a Magnum Router
After the initial installation of the Magnum Router Manager software and it’s setup, the main login screen is displayed. This screen is only displayed when the Magnum Router Manager is first started or when the Login to a Magnum Router menu item is selected from the Access menu.
This chapter covers the various methods of logging onto a Magnum Router and how to connect various equipment to allow the Magnum Router Manager to logon to the Magnum Router.
Connecting to a Magnum Router
As will be discussed in more detail later in this chapter, there are 4 methods of logging onto a Magnum Router. Each method has a different cabling requirement – each is covered in this section.
Console Cabling
To create a console login, first attach a
Telnet Cabling
A telnet login requires that there be an Ethernet cable attached to the Magnum Router’s E1 (or Ethernet) port and that the PC can gain IP access to the Magnum Router.
Attach the supplied Ethernet cable (M5000C/CAT5E)
A Successful connection can be visually verified, as the green link light on the Magnum Router’s Ethernet port will be lit.
Before attempting to logon to the Magnum Router, verify that the PC that is running the Magnum Router Manager can access the Magnum Router by performing a PING command.
The default IP address of the 10/100
