Administering The Iolan; Setting Up Hyperterminal On The Computer; Navigating The Iolan+ Terminal Server - Avaya MCC1 Installation And Upgrades

Administering the IOLAN+

To administer the IOLAN+ the first time, you must connect a PC or laptop to the RS232 Port 1 on the
IOLAN+ terminal server. Follow these typical steps:
NOTE:
Depending on the computer's COM port, you may not need all of these pieces.
1
Connect the DB9 end of the DB9-to-DB25 cable to the COM port on the PC or laptop.
2
Connect the DB25 end to the null modem adapter.
3
Connect the other end of the null modem adapter to the DB25 to RJ45 cable.
4
Connect the RJ45 end to Port 1 of the IOLAN+.
Before beginning the initial administration, make sure you have the following information:
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New IP address and subnet mask for IOLAN+
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Host name for IOLAN+
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IP address of Ethernet interface
•
Port number of Ethernet interface where adjunct connects.

Setting up HyperTerminal on the computer

Use the HyperTerminal software program that comes with Windows 95/98/NT/2000 to administer the
IOLAN+.
1
Open HyperTerminal.
2
Click on File > Properties > Connect tab. In the Connect using: field, select COM n,
where n is the communication port your computer is using.
3
Click on CONFIGURE and set the bits per second field to 9600 and the Flow
control field to Hardware.
4
Click OK.
5
Press Enter to get the login prompt.

Navigating the IOLAN+ terminal server

Refer to the IOLAN+ user guide for details. In general,
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Use the arrow keys to move to a menu item
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Use the Tab key to move from field to field horizontally.
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Use the Enter key to choose an item.
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