Chapter 4: Using the Perle 833IS Manager
Perle 833IS User Guide 45
Installing the Mana ger Software
To install the 833IS Manager software, follow these steps:
1. Start Microsoft Windows.
2. Click the Start button.
3. Click Run.
4. Type D:\RAS Manager\Setup where D: is the diskette drive letter .
5. Press Enter.
6. To complete installation, follow the prompts that appear on the screen.
Setting up for
Connection You can connect to the Manager via IP or IPX protocols. If you are connecting the
Manager for the first time, you must connect via the LAN. This is because the Dial
in ports are not yet configured.
IPX Connection No configuration is required for the Manager to communicate with a 833IS using
IPX. By listening to the traffic on the LAN, the 833IS learns about all the networks
that it can reach. It automatically discovers the IPX network numbers and all
supported frame types on the network.
IP Connection IP networks require devices to be configured with unique addresses. Depending on
network topology, other parameters may have to be set. For an initial connection, you
must set these parameters from the Front Panel. See “Set up the basic parameters” on
page 33.
If the 833IS is on the same physical LAN segment as the Manager, you need only
configure the IP address.
Most organizations have a department or individual responsible for IP address
management. You should consult with them to get the correct values. The 833IS
requires the following IP parameters to be established:
IP Address
This is the address that uniquely identifies the unit to the IP network. The 833IS
supports a number of ways of acquiring this IP address:
■If you are managing your network IP addresses on either a BOOTP or RARP
server, you can set the IP address there. You will need the MAC address of the