Connection To The Node Am; Setting Up The Local Connection; Setting Up The Remote Connection; Figure 3-6 Connecting The Cat5 Cable To The Node Am For The Local Connection - CommScope Node AM4 Manual

3. Installation

3.2.9. Connection to the Node AM

The Node AM is set up, configured and monitored using a PC. The connection to the
Node AM can be established locally via an Ethernet cable or remotely via modem. The
local connection is easy to set up and much faster in operation. The local connection
should be used for initial setup and whenever the operator is at site.
3.2.9.1.

Setting up the Local Connection

A standard Ethernet CAT5 cable is supplied with the Main
Unit of the Node AM. Connect the cable to the Node AM
and the network port on the PC. The Node AM hardware
supports 10 or 100 megabit / sec Ethernet connections.
After the connection is made properly, the red and green
LEDs near the Node AM network connector will flash.
Likewise, the network connector on many PCs has LEDs
that indicate when a hardware connection is established.
The network hardware will determine the highest speed
supported by both devices.
The operating system of most PCs will automatically establish the hardware and software
network connection. No setup or system changes are required on the PC to establish a
local connection with the Node AM.
Normally, the connection can be made either before or after the Node AM and PC are
powered up. If there are problems, make sure the cable is fully inserted at both ends.
Make sure the PC network driver is not fixed at 1 GB/second. With the cable connected
restart the PC. If that fails, restart the Node AM.
3.2.9.2.

Setting up the Remote Connection

Setting up the remote connection is slightly more involved than setting up the local
connection. A separate manual is provided to explain how to setup the remote connection.
Via the remote connection, the operator can monitor and control the Node AM using the
Web browser interface remotely.
In addition, the remote connection may be used for an OMC-type software platform and
SMS alarm forwarding.
MF0121ACP_uc.docx Manual for Node AM4
figure 3-6 Connecting the
CAT5 cable to the Node AM for
the local connection
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