Software Setup - Andrew Node C837 User Manual

4.2 SOFTWARE SETUP

4.2.1 Remote Control
For remote control and/or supervision of the Node C the following services are
provided:
• An OMC-type software platform (see separate manual)
• SMS alarm-forwarding (for details see chapter 5.2.5 Alarmforwarding)
• Web page (see chapter 4.2.4 and online-help)
4.2.2 Connection Devices
To connect to the Node C, the following devices are available:
•
Locally, via the RS232 interface of the distribution & alarm board of the Interface
Unit (see figure 5-15) using either the connected USB cable or the null modem
cable which is part of the delivery for the connection of a PC or laptop.
•
Remotely, if the optional modem is installed in the Interface Unit. All local
commands may be issued via the web interface over the remote modem.
4.2.3 Connection Procedures
4.2.3.1 Setup Overview
Four steps are required to set up a connection to the Node C.
1. Install the USB to serial adapter in the computer. The USB adapter is part of
the delivery and is already connected to the RS232 connector of the
distribution & alarm board (see figure 4-3). For the first connection, install the
correct driver from the CD (see chapter 4.2.3.2 Installing the USB driver). For
the connection via null modem cable, disconnect the USB connector from the
RS232 connector (see figure 4-3) and connect the null modem cable.
2. Configure the connection device, i.e. RS232/USB/modem. (See section a) of
chapter 4.2.3.3, 4.2.3.4, or 4.2.3.5 depending on the operating system.)
3. Setup a connection:
a) Direct connection via PC or laptop: similar to connecting a computer to a
standard Internet service provider (ISP); see section b) of chapter 4.2.3.3
or 4.2.3.5 depending on the operating system.
b) Modem connection; see section b) of chapter 4.2.3.4.
4. Establish the connection; see section c) of chapter 4.2.3.3, 4.2.3.4, or 4.2.3.5
depending on the operating system.
The following instructions are for Windows XP and Windows 2000. This procedure
must be done only once with the first setup.
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