Special Requirements For Firewall Access; How Do I Configure The Netcom; Installing The Netcom Utilities; Configuring The Netcom - Mitsubishi Electric Netcom 2 User Manual

Mitsubishi Netcom User Manual
happens, follow the steps to correctly configure the caching for your Web Browser to reload each
page upon each visit. Below is the example procedure for Internet Explorer v6:
Open Internet Explorer and select the Tools menu option.
Select the Internet Options submenu.
Under the Temporary Internet files section, click the Settings button.
Click the Every visit to the page radio button.
Click the OK button.
Close the Internet Options dialog box.

3.4 Special Requirements for Firewall Access

Firewalls installed on the network must allow for the Netcom communication. Ensure that
the web server port and all SNMP ports are allowed. When Windows XP Service Pack 2 is
installed on a computer it will turn on the personal firewall. Below are the steps to open up the
web port for Netcom in Windows XP Firewall:
Select Start Menu > Control Panel.
Select Network Connections and right click on the connection that is being used.
Click on Properties and click the Advanced tab in the Properties dialogue.
Press the Settings... button to bring up the Firewall dialogue.
Go to the Exceptions tab and click the Add Port button.
For Name enter Netcom Web Port and for Port Number enter 80. Press the OK
button.
You now will be able to access the Netcom web port through the Windows XP Firewall.

4 How do I Configure the Netcom?

4.1 Installing the Netcom Utilities

The Netcom CD contains the following:
SNMP MIB
Netcom Quick Start Guide (PDF)
Netcom User Manual (PDF)
Netcom Utilities
Netcom Setup Utility
To install the Netcom Utilities or access any of the documents, place the Netcom CD in the CD
drive. The Netcom Utilities CD should automatically start. Follow the instructions provided on
your screen.

4.2 Configuring the Netcom

The initial network settings must be made by connecting the Netcom to a serial
communication program using the included configuration cable.

4.2.1 HyperTerminal Setup example

1. Connect the 9 pin connector to the PC and the 9 pin receptacle labeled "Serial RS232"
on the Netcom.
2. Open a HyperTerminal session by selecting (Installed location may vary)
Start > All Programs > Accessories > Communications > HyperTerminal.
3. Select an available communications port from the drop-down list.
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