Controller Card Configuration Using A Web Browser; Establishing A Connection To The Consolette: Overview; Establishing A Connection To The Consolette: Detailed - Motorola APX 7500 Detailed Service Manual

Installation: Programming the Consolette
NOTE: During a FLASHport Upgrade of the Mobile Radio, Control Head or Consolette Controller, the
Consolette Auxiliary Display may be blank for several seconds and then show "Program
Mode" for up to several minutes during the upgrade process. The user should not turn off or
reset the unit unless prompted to do so. Full Featured Front Panel models (L999_ option) will
show more detailed information on the progress of the Flash upgrade on the O5 Control Head
display.
NOTE: In some cases the Consolette may prompt the user for a reset, in other cases the unit will
automatically reset after the upgrade has completed. The amount of time to complete the
process can vary depending on the number of components being upgraded. Multiple reset
cycles may be required during the upgrade process.
3.7.2

Controller Card Configuration using a Web Browser

The Consolette controller card is configured using a standard web browser running on a computer.
Additional programming software is not required as the application resides within the Consolette.
Supported connection methods include USB and Ethernet.
NOTE: Recommended web browsers include Internet Explorer and Firefox.

3.7.2.1 Establishing a connection to the Consolette: Overview

3.7.2.1.1 Connection by Ethernet.
a. The Consolette may be configured remotely over a LAN. The consolette supports a
standard 10/100 Ethernet network interface. Connect the Consolette to the network using
a CAT-5 cable from the LAN port on the rear panel of the Consolette.
NOTE: The Consolette default address is the non-routable address 169.254.132.2. The address
must be configured appropriately for use on a LAN. The Consolette LAN port supports
automatic cable detection and crossover. For initial configuration a computer may be directly
connected to the Consolette LAN port with a CAT-5 cable.
3.7.2.1.2 Connection by USB.
a. The Consolette may be locally configured by USB. The Consolette supports a USB/
RNDIS networking interface. Connect the Consolette to the PC using the USB device port
(the square port) on the back panel of the Consolette.
NOTE: The Consolette default address is 192.168.144.1. For the PC to recognize the Consolette, it
is necessary to install the setup information file MotorolaRadioRNDIS.inf on the PC. This is
the same file used by other Motorola radios for USB connectivity (e.g. for packet data
applications) and may already be present on the PC as it is a file normally installed by the
APX Family CPS; however, if Windows cannot locate a driver for the Consolette even though
this file is already installed, a newer version of the file may be required.

3.7.2.2 Establishing a connection to the Consolette: Detailed

The APX Consolette is configured from a web-browser, which connects by one of two methods,
either remotely over a LAN or locally by USB. Since the Consolette is not initially configured for the
customer LAN, extra steps are necessary to make the first connection. The steps below describe
how to configure the Consolette.
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