3.4.1Setting IP and Control Preferences

An IP address is required for the SNMP manager to address the GX/TM2. The factory default setting is 192.168.1.220. The IP address can be configured manually or automatically as a DHCP client.

3.4.1.1Setting IP Parameters Manually

To manually configure the IP address and control parameters, select 3 from the Management Options screen. The IP and Control Preferences screen will appear.

PI

SA

IP and Control Preferences Screen

iConverter, Serial Agent

1:

Set IP

 

192.168.1.220

2:

Set Subnet Mask

255.255.255.0

3:

Set Gateway

192.168.1.1

4:

Chassis Number

1

5:

Chassis Name (also sysName)

GX/TM2

6:

Enable/Disable TELNET

Enabled

7:

Enable/Disable FTP

Disabled

8:

Enable/Disable Soft Switch Reload

Disabled

9:

TELNET Password

*****

10: FTP

Password

 

11: Serial Password

 

Enter Choice, Management Options Screen(0), (H)elp, E(x)it >

To configure the IP address of the GX/TM2, select 1 at the IP and Control Preferences screen, and press <ENTER>. Backspace over the existing value, type the new value (in x.x.x.x format), and press <ENTER>.

To configure the subnet mask of the GX/TM2, select 2 at the IP and Control Preferences screen, and press <ENTER>. Backspace over the existing value, type the new value (in x.x.x.x format), and press <ENTER>.

To configure the gateway of the GX/TM2, select 3 at the IP and Control Preferences screen, and press <ENTER>. Backspace over the existing value, type the new value (in x.x.x.x format), and press <ENTER>.

To save the new values, select 0 and press <ENTER> to return to the Management Options screen, then select 6 and press <ENTER> to Save Preference Changes.

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GX/TM2 specifications

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One of the main features of the GX/TM2 is its compatibility with both Fast Ethernet (10/100 Mbps) and Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000 Mbps). This versatility allows users to choose the speed that best suits their operational needs, ensuring they can accommodate varying bandwidth requirements. Additionally, the device supports a range of fiber types, including multimode and single-mode fibers, extending transmission distances significantly—some models can achieve reach up to 120 kilometers.

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