Western Telematic RPC-4840N Network Card User Manual


 
5.2. Communicating with the RPC-4840N
In order to configure the unit or invoke command functions, the
user must first connect to the RPC-4840N and access the
command mode.
1. The RPC is transparent to parity and will accept 7 or 8 bit
characters, but will always answer back at 8 bits, no parity.
Make certain your communication program (e.g.
HyperTerminal or ProComm) is set for the appropriate
baud rate, bits and parity.
a) Via Modem: Start your communications program.
Dial the external modem connected to the RPC. Wait
for the Connect message and proceed to Step 2.
b) Via Local PC: Start your communications program
and then press [Enter].
c) Via Network: During initial configuration, the RPC
cannot be accessed via the Network Port. After
network parameters have been defined (see
Section 5.6), the unit may then be accessed via network
as described in Section 6.1.
Note: Only one port can access the command mode
at a given time. When communicating via the
Console Port or Modem Port, always make certain to
disconnect (using the /X command) when you have
finished. If the Console Port or Modem Port are
busy, you will not be able to access the command
mode via the Network Port. For more information,
please refer to Section 6.7.
2. Password: If the System Password has been defined, the
unit will display the Password Prompt. Key in either the
System Password or User Password, and press [Enter].If
the system password has not been defined, the prompt will
not be displayed. Note that the Password feature is case
sensitive.
3. If the System Password is entered, the RPC will display
the System Help Screen (Figure 5.1). If the User Password
is entered, the User Help Screen (Figure 5.2) will be
displayed.