Communicating With The Ats-6511; Dhcp; Static Ip Addresses; Network - Symmetricom ATS-6511A User Manual

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ATS-6511A/B/C Users Guide
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Communicating with the ATS-6511

Operators are capable of communicating with the system through a LAN connection directly or
via one of the USB Ports when using (ATS 94000-115200) USB to Serial cable to access the
command port.

2.2.1 DHCP

The ATS-6511 runs DHCP by default and will be assigned an IP address if it is connected to a
network with a DHCP server. The ATS- 6511 will display the current IP address assigned to the
unit in the Date/Time display after pressing and releasing the Display pushbutton on the front
panel. Users can use this IP Address to access the systems command port (1700).
Note: If the LAN Cable is not connected to the unit an IP Address is not assigned and the front
panel display button will not display an IP address for the system. Once the LAN cable is
connected to the unit it will automatically attempt to obtain an IP address from a DHCP Server.
If this does not work you may need to power cycle the unit.

2.2.2 Static IP Addresses

If you require a Static IP Address there are two options to set the network information in the
system.

2.2.2.1 Network

If the network has a DCHP Server you can obtain the IP Address (ip addr) by pressing and
releasing the Display pushbutton on the front panel. Telnet into the system using telnet ip addr
1700. Once the "ATS-6511>" prompt is displayed use the network_config command to manually
configure the IP address for the unit. (See section 2.2.3).
If the network does not have a DHCP Server, press and hold the front panel display pushbutton
for ~10 seconds until the display shows the IP Address of 192.168.0.1. This temporarily sets the
IP Address of the unit. Telnet into the system using telnet 192.168.0.1 1700. Once the "ATS-
6511>" prompt is displayed use the network_config command to manually configure the IP
address for the unit. (See section 2.2.3).
Note: If the LAN Cable is removed from the unit and reconnected the unit will attempt to obtain
an IP Address from the DHCP Server. If the default IP Address (192.168.0.1) was set it may get
reset. Press the Display Button on the front panel to make sure the IP Address is still set, if not
press and hold the button until the default IP Address is set again.

2.2.2.2 Console Cable

This feature allows local users to set the unit up without having to access the system via the
network. Connect a terminal to one of the USB ports on the rear panel using the USB to Serial
conversion cable (ATS 94000-115200). Changes can be made using any terminal program (e.g.,
HyperTerm, TeraTerm) from the serial port of a computer/terminal. The communication settings
are 115200 Baud, No Parity, 8 Data Bits, and 1 Stop Bit. Once connectivity is established the
user will see the ATS-6511> command prompt. Execute the network_config command to set the
IP Address, Netmask, Broadcast IP, and/or Default Gateway for the system if you are using a
static IP Address. (See section 2.2.3).
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