Unit Configuration; Logging On To The Netguardian; Entering System Settings - DPS Telecom NetGuardian 216T User Manual

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Unit Configuration

2.1

Logging on to the NetGuardian

For Web Interface functionality, the unit must first be configured with some basic network information. If this
step has not been done, refer to the NetGuardian User Manual for initial software configuration setup.
1. To connect to the NetGuardian from your Web browser, you must know its IP address or domain name if it
has been registered with your internal DNS. Enter it in the address bar of your Web browser. It may be
helpful to bookmark the logon page to simplify access.
2. After connecting to the NetGuardian's IP address, enter your password and click Submit (see Figure 2.1.1).
Note: The factory default password is dpstelecom.
3. In the left frame there is a Monitor menu button and an Edit menu button. Most of the software
configuration will occur in the Edit menu. The following sections provide detailed information regarding
these functions.
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Hot Tip!
If the Edit menu does not appear in the left frame after logging on, it means that another station has already
logged on as the primary user. The maximum number of users allowed to simultaneously access the NetGuardian
via Web is four. The primary user is the only user with access to the editing features.
Exiting the Web interface without logging out prevents other users from accessing the Editing features, as well.
Web sessions are tracked by IP address and the session will time out after twelve minutes of inactivity, unless
configured with a longer Web timeout duration. (See section 2.14, "Setting System Timers" for more
information.)
Fig. 2.1.1. Enter your password to enter the NetGuardian Web Browser Interface
2.2

Entering System Settings

From the System screen you can enter the name, location, contact, features, and SNMP community names.
Use the following steps to define your NetGuardian system information:
1. From the Edit menu choose System (see Figure 2.2).
2. Enter the designated user name for your NetGuardian.*
3. Enter the location or address of the NetGuardian.*
4. Set the contact by entering the telephone number or other contact information for the person or group
responsible for this NetGuardian.
5. The Features field is used for entering feature codes for future upgrades. Do not change this code unless
instructed by DPS Technical Support.