Chapter 5 Configure With Console

The IP Power Manager has provided a serial port that enables you to configure and control the system through your PC’s RS-232 serial (COM) port. Use the serial cable provided to connect the console port to your PC’s COM port as described in “Connecting the console”. This section describes how to use a console application to control the IP Power Manager and configure its settings such as its IP address, outlet control parameters, access control table, and trap receivers table.

5.1Run Hyper Terminal

Follow these steps to start HyperTerminal and communicate with the IP Power Manager:

1.To start HyperTerminal, click Star ==> Programs ==> Accessories ==> Communications ==> HyperTerminal from the Windows Start button.

2.A New Connection opens. Type a name for the connection in the Name field and select an icon for the connection. Click OK when done.

3.From the Connect To drop-down box, select the COM port that IP Power Manager connected. Click OK when done.

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