Chapter 4. Ethernet Interface Operation; Overview; Prerequisites - Comtech EF Data LPOD-R PS .5 Installation And Operation Manual

Chapter 4. ETHERNET
INTERFACE OPERATION

4.1 Overview

Ethernet remote monitor and control (M&C) of the LPOD-R is available through
its 100BaseT/10BaseTx Ethernet Management Interface by connecting the User
PC Ethernet port to the 'J6 | COM1' RJ-45 port on the LPOD-R.
Three protocols are available to use for Ethernet remote M&C. Operate these
protocols separately.
• Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP). This requires a user-
supplied Network Monitoring System (NMS) and a user-supplied
Management Information Base (MIB) File Browser.
CAUTION
Comtech EF Data recommends use of the Ethernet-based SNMP
interface for advanced users only. All other users are strongly
encouraged to use the LPOD-R HTTP Interface for remote
Monitor and Control (M&C) of the LPOD-R.
• Telnet Interface. When the optional EIA-232/485 serial interface is
available, you may use the serial remote control protocol via this
interface. This requires use of the User PC's Command line interface, or a
user-supplied terminal emulation program, such as HyperTerminal.
• HTTP (Web Server) Interface. This requires a compatible user-supplied
web browser such as Internet Explorer.

4.1.1 Prerequisites

Before you proceed with Ethernet remote product management, make sure the
following is true:
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