Symmetricom 1100 Installing Connections to the Ethernet Port, Changing Communications Settings

Chapter 3 Installing the TimeProvider

Installing Connections to the Ethernet Port

Changing Communications Settings

To change the communication settings for the local or remote serial ports:

1.Connect a PC or laptop with terminal emulation software, such as Windows® Hilgraeve HyperTerminal© or ProComm Plus™ to the port and log in. For a complete description of this procedure, see Setting Communications Parameters, on page 91.

2.Use the ED-EQPT command to change the communications settings for the port as required. See Setting Communications Parameters, on page 91, and also refer to the TimeProvider TL1 Reference Guide for a description of TL1 commands.

Installing Connections to the Ethernet Port

You can connect a PC or terminal to the TimeProvider using the LAN connector for local monitoring or control, or you can connect the TimeProvider to a network for monitoring and control from a remote site.

Note: The TimeProvider can be controlled through a TCP/IP network connection, but before you can use it, you must configure the Ethernet settings using a serial connection. Refer to Setting Ethernet Parameters, on page 93.

Direct Ethernet Connection

You use a direct Ethernet connection when a service technician is on-site. You must configure the Ethernet settings using TL1 commands over a serial connection before you can use the Ethernet connection. Use the direct connection to troubleshoot a LAN connection.

To connect the TimeProvider to a PC or terminal, perform the following steps:

1.Connect an RJ-45 Ethernet crossover cable to the LAN connector on the shelf.

2.Connect the other end of the cable to the PC or terminal.

3.Start a terminal emulation program such as HyperTerminal or ProComm Plus. Configure the program for a telnet session and enter the IP address of the TimeProvider. Use Port 5000 to connect.

4.Type ; (semicolon). If the TimeProvider responds with a Deny response, you have established communications. If you do not receive the Deny response, check the connections, the cable, and the program settings.

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