VXI EX7000 Switch User Manual


 
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EX7000 Series Web Page Operation 25
SECTION 4
WEB PAGE OPERATION
INTRODUCTION
The EX7000 offers an embedded web page which provides network configuration control, soft
front panel access, time configuration, and the ability to perform firmware upgrades. To open this
web page, enter the EX7000’s assigned IP address or host name into an Internet browser
application, as shown in
Figure 4-1.
F
IGURE 4-1: IP ADDRESS ENTERED INTO INTERNET BROWSER
GENERAL WEB PAGE OPERATION
When initial connection is made to the EX7000, the instrument home page, Index, appears (see
Figure 4-2. This page displays instrument-specific information including:
Model
Manufacturer
Serial Number
Description
LXI Class
LXI Version
Hostname
MAC Address
IP Address
Netmask
Firmware version
This page is accessible from any other instrument page by clicking on the EX7000 web page
header.
The EX7000 command menu is displayed on the left-hand side of every internal web page. The
entries on the command menu represent three types of pages:
Status This type of page performs no action and accepts no entries. It provides operational
status and information only. The Index page is an example of a status page.
Action This type of page initiates a command on the instrument, but does not involve
parameter entry. The Reboot page is an example of an action page.
Entry This type of page displays and accepts changes to the configuration of the instrument.
The Time Configuration page is an example of an entry page.