Powering Up The Unit - Spectracom SecureSync User Reference Manual

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When connecting to a hub, router, or network computer, use a straight-through
wired, shielded CAT 5, Cat 5E or CAT 6 cable with RJ-45 connectors. Connect one
end to the Ethernet port on the SecureSync rear panel, and the opposite end of the
cable to a network hub or switch.
When connecting directly to a stand-alone Personal Computer (PC), use a network
cable. Connect the cable to the NIC card of the computer.
Since no DHCP server is available in this configuration both SecureSync, and the
PC must be configured with static IP addresses that are on the same subnet
(10.1.100.1 and 10.1.100.2 with a subnet value of 255.255.255.0 on both devices, for
example). For more information on configuring static IP addresses, please refer to
"Network Configuration Without DHCP" on page 32, and to the product doc-
umentation for the version of the operating system that you are using on the PC.
With input references connected, once SecureSync is powered up (see: "Powering up the
Unit" below), verify that the green link light on the Ethernet port is illuminated. The amber
"Activity" link light may periodically illuminate when network traffic is present.
After installing your SecureSync unit, and connecting all references and network(s), verify
that power is connected, turn ON the unit using the switch on the rear panel (only if
equipped with AC power input), and wait for the device to boot up.
NOTE – DC input power is not switched, so SecureSync will be powered up with DC
input connected, unless you installed an external power switch.
NOTE – As the front panel cooling fan is internal temperature controlled, the fan may
not always be in operation. However, the fan may momentarily turn on each time
SecureSync is power-cycled.
Observe that all of the front panel LEDs momentarily illuminate (the Power LED will then
stay lit) and that the Information display LCD back light illuminates.
The time display will reset and then start incrementing the time. About 10 seconds after
power-up, "Starting up SecureSync" will be displayed in the information display. After
approximately 2 minutes, the information display will then show the current network set-
tings.
The 4-line information display shows the unit's hostname, IPv4 address, mask, and gate-
way.
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