IMC Networks FiberLInX TX/FX Installation Manual page 4

Creating Community Strings
The default community string is named "public" and has read/write
access. IMC Networks recommends you set up two communities: one
with read-only access (for general use), the other with read/write access
(for the administrator). To create a new community string, go to the main
configuration screen and press C. Enter the name of the new community
(up to 16 characters, no spaces) and press Enter. Then type one of the
following to assign the community string's access rights:
• R = read-only access • W = read/write access • Enter = abort
Press Enter.
When finished, press Enter, then type "Reboot" for changes to take
effect. The Saved Values and Current Values should now both display the
changes made (e.g., new IP address and subnet mask).
Deleting Community Strings
To delete all community strings and start over, press U. You will then
be asked, "Are you sure you want to delete all future strings?" Press Y to
proceed, N to abort. Press Enter.
Note that the above function will delete ALL community strings. If you
want to be able to selectively delete community strings, use HUBCTRL32
to configure your device.
Assigning Trap Destinations
Traps are sent by the manageable device to a management PC when a
certain event takes place.
To enter a trap destination, press T. You will then be asked to "Enter a
New IP Address." Type the IP address of the destination device and press
Enter. Then type the name of the community string (created earlier) and
press Enter.
Note that the above function enables ALL of the traps the device is
capable of. If you want to be able to selectively activate and de-activate
traps, use HUBCTRL32 to configure your device.
Removing Trap Destinations
To remove all trap destinations, press K. You will then be asked if you
really want to remove all trap destinations. Press Y to continue. Press N
to abort. Press Enter.
Password Protection
You can password protect the serial configuration process by pressing P
from the main configuration screen. You will be asked to enter a pass-
word. (NOTE: Passwords are case sensitive.) Enter your password (spaces
are NOT allowed) and press Enter. You will then be asked for your pass-
word whenever you log on or off. To remove password protection, select
P and instead of entering a password, press Enter.
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Should you forget the password, use HUBCTRL32 to access the
back-up copy of the PROM, then reburn the flash PROM (or contact
IMC Networks technical support for assistance).
Ending Your Session
Be sure to press E before disconnecting the cable in order to stop the
device from outputting to the serial port.
About iView
iView is a cross-platform network management application for
IMC Networks intelligent networking devices. It features a graphic user
interface (GUI) and gives network managers the ability to monitor and
control IMC Networks' products from virtually any 32-bit Windows plat-
form. iView can also function as a snap-in module for many SNMP appli-
cations. Visit www.imcnetworks.com/products/iview.htm for more informa-
tion.
S R
Y S T E M E Q U I R E M E N T S
To run iView for FiberLinX TX/FX, the management PC must be equipped
with the following:
• 20 MB free disk space, 32 MB RAM
as well as one of the following operating systems:
• Windows™ 95/98/NT/2000 (standalone or with OpenView)
• HP-UX and OpenView
• IBM AIX and NetView or OpenView
• Solaris and OpenView
N O T E
The HP-UX, IBM AIX, and Solaris versions of iView can be downloaded at
http://www.imcnetworks.com/tech/software.htm.
Please consult the iView CD for assistance in installing and launching
iView for FiberLinX TX/FX.
U V T M
S I N G I I E W O A N A G E
iView for FiberLinX TX/FX features a Module Detail Screen, the main
viewing screen for iView for FiberLinX TX/FX. Depending on whether you
are managing a standalone unit or dual (Host/Remote) FiberLinX TX/FX
units, iView's displays and options will vary.
From within iView for FiberLinX TX/FX, you can use its virtual faceplate
display(s) to remotely manage your FiberLinX TX/FX unit(s). Note that with-
in iView for FiberLinX TX/FX, the only end-user configuration options are
F L X T X / F X
I B E R I N
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