Western Telematic APS-16M, APS-8M manual Configuration, Access to the APS-8/16M Command Mode

5. Configuration

5.1. Access to the APS-8/16M Command Mode

When the APS-8/16M command mode is active, commands can be invoked to select parameters, and connect or disconnect ports.

Note:

•Command mode cannot be accessed from a Buffer Mode Port, Passive Mode Port, or any port that is currently connected to another APS-8/16M port.

•Configuration commands are not available at any port where the Supervisor Mode has been disabled.

•Supervisor Mode commands can only be invoked by users who have logged in using a password that permits access to Supervisor Mode.

1.Start your communications program (e.g. HyperTerminal, TeraTerm, etc.). Make certain that the communications program is set to match the default APS-8/16M parameters: 9600 bps, 8-Data Bits, 1-Stop Bit, No Parity, RTS/CTS (hardware) handshaking.

2.Access command mode.

a)Local Access: To access command mode from a local PC that is connected to the APS-8/16M via cable, press [Enter].

i.There must be no other characters preceding [Enter]. If you have already hit other keys, press [Enter] twice.

ii.If a password that permits Supervisor Mode has been previously defined, the password prompt will be displayed. Key in a password that permits Supervisor Mode and press [Enter].

b)Modem Access: To access the command mode via modem, proceed as follows:

i.Dial the number for the APS-8/16M’s internal modem, or (if present) an external modem connected to one of the APS-8/16M’s RS232 ports.

ii.If a password that permits Supervisor Mode has been previously defined, the password prompt will be displayed. Key in a password that permits Supervisor Mode and press [Enter].

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