Appendix G-Configuring Direct Connections to RMX

Connecting to the RMX via Modem

Remote access to the RMX’s Alternate Management Network is supported via an external PSTN <=> IP modem.

To connect via modem to the Alternate Management Network the following procedures must be performed:

1Procedure 1: Install the RMX Manager – the web client enables direct access to the RMX for support purposes.

2Procedure 2: Configure the modem – by assigning it an IP address on a specific subnet in the Alternate Management Network.

3Procedure 3: Create a dial-up connection – using the Windows New Connection Wizard.

4Procedure 4: Connect to the RMX – via the RMX Manager.

Procedure 1: Install the RMX Manager

Before installing the RMX Manager, verify that you have at least 150Mb of free space on your workstation.

For more information see "Installing the RMX Manager” on page 16-1.

Procedure 2: Configure the Modem

Configure the modem as follows:

IP address – near 169.254.192.nn

Subnet Mask 255.255.240.0

None of the reserved IP addresses listed in Table G-1 on page G-6should be used for the IP Address.

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