Western Telematic AFS-16-1 manual Network Parameters

Basic Configuration

5.9.2.Network Parameters

In the Text Interface, these parameters are accessed via the Network Configuration menu (Figure 5.9.) In the Web Browser Interface, these parameters can be found by clicking the "Network Parameters" link on the left hand side of the screen to display the Network Parameters menu.

Note: The IP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway Address and DHCP status cannot be changed via the Web Browser Interface. In order to change these parameters, you must access the AFS-16 via the Text Interface.

•IP Address: (Default = 192.168.168.168.)

•Subnet Mask: (Default = 255.255.255.0.)

•Gateway Address: (Default = undefined.)

•DHCP: Enables/Disables Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. When this option is "On", the AFS-16 will perform a DHCP request. Note that in the Text Interface, the MAC address for the AFS-16 is listed on the Network Status Screen.

(Default = Off.)

Note: Before configuring this feature, make certain your DHCP server is set up to assign a known, fixed IP address. You will need this new IP address in order to reestablish a network connection with the AFS-16 unit.

•Telnet Access: Enables/disables Telnet access. When Telnet Access is "Off," users will not be allowed to establish a Telnet connection to the unit. (Default = Off.)

•Telnet Port: Selects the TCP/IP port number that will be used for Telnet connections. In the Text Interface, this item is defined via a submenu, displayed when the Telnet Access parameter is selected. (Default = 23.)

•SSH Access: Enables/disables SSH communication. (Default = On.)

•SSH Port: Selects the TCP/IP port number that will be used for SSH connections. Note that in the Text Interface, this item is defined via a submenu, which is displayed when the SSH Access parameter is selected (item number 22.) (Default = 22.)

•HTTP Access (Web Access): Enables/disables the Web Browser Interface. When disabled, users will not be allowed to contact the unit via the Web Browser Interface. (Default = Off.)

•HTTP Port: Selects the TCP/IP port number that will be used for HTTP connections. (Default = 80.)

•HTTPS Access: Enables/disables HTTPS communication. For instructions on setting up SSL encryption, please refer to Section 14. (Default = Off.)

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