RAD Data comm Modular Access Device with Integrated Router, E1/T1 Chapter Configuration

Chapter 4

Configuration

Topics covered in this chapter include:

•Overview of configuration menus

•Main menu

•Quick setup menu

•Security menu

•Advanced setup menu

Download software/upload device parameters

•View menu

•Diagnostic tools menu.

4.1 Overview

The Main Menu has the following options:

•Quick setup menu – The Quick Setup menu is used to define the basic parameters for your FCD-IPM unit. The Quick Setup menu allows you to adjust setup and link configuration parameters while FCD-IPM is in operation. Line-by-line prompts guide you throughout the procedure. On-screen instructions and explanations guide you through the setup procedure. For a complete description of the Quick Setup menu refer to Section 4.3.

•Security setup menu – Use the options in the Security Setup menu to control FCD-IPM management and entry to your LAN by unauthorized users (refer to Section 4.4).

•Advanced setup menu – The Advanced menu lists FCD-IPM configuration parameters and their current values. You can change these parameters and perform advanced configuration operations, not available through the Quick Setup menu. Resetting the device and software downloads are also performed via the Advanced Menu (refer to Section 4.5).

•View menu – Use the options in the View menu to view configuration screens and information on interface connections, routing tables and statistics.

•Diagnostic Tools menu – Use the Diagnostic Tools menu to verify WAN and LAN connectivity. The Ping feature allows you to request another user on the LAN or WAN. If the remote user replies, connectivity is confirmed up to and including the IP level.

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