Getting Started

3.1.2.Connect your PC to the MPC

The MPC can either be controlled by a local PC, that communicates with the unit via serial port, controlled via external modem, or controlled via TCP/IP network. In order to switch plugs or select parameters, commands are issued to the MPC via either the Network Port or Console Port. Note that it is not necessary to connect to both the Network and Console Ports, and that the Console Port can be connected to either a local PC or External Modem.

Network Port: Connect your 10Base-T or 100Base-T network interface to the MPC Network port.

Console Port: Use a null modem cable to connect your PC COM port to the MPC COM (RS232) Port.

External Modem: Use a standard AT to Modem cable to connect your external modem to the MPC Console (RS232) Port.

3.2.Communicating with the MPC

When properly installed and configured, the MPC will allow command mode access via Telnet, Web Browser, SNMP, SSH client, modem, or local PC.

Notes:

In order to ensure security, Browser access is disabled in the default state. To enable Web Browser access, please refer to Section 5.9.

Default MPC serial port parameters are set as follows: 9600 bps,

RTS/CTS Handshaking, 8 Data Bits, One Stop Bit, No Parity. Although these parameters can be easily redefined, for this Quick Start procedure, it is recommended to configure your communications program to accept the default parameters.

The MPC features a default IP Address (192.168.168.168) and a default Subnet Mask (255.255.255.0.) This allows network access to command mode, providing that you are contacting the MPC from a node on the same subnet. When attempting to access the MPC from a node that is not on the same subnet, please refer to Section 5.9 for further configuration instructions.

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Western Telematic MPC-8H-1, MPC-20VD20-2, MPC-20VS20-2, MPC-20VD16-3 Communicating with the MPC, Connect your PC to the MPC

MPC-18H-2, MPC-20V-2, MPC-20VS32-3, MPC-20VD32-3, MPC-16H-2 specifications

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