Chapter 7. Serial-Based Remote Product Management; Overview - Comtech EF Data MBT-5000A Installation And Operation Manual

Chapter 7. SERIAL-BASED REMOTE PRODUCT
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Overview

Serial-based Remote Product Management of the MBT-5000A L-Band Up/Down Converter System is available using the rear panel 'J1
COM 1' serial port.
1) To proceed with Serial-based Remote Product Management, assumptions are made that:
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The MBT-5000A is operating with the latest version firmware files.
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The MBT-5000A is connected to a user-supplied Windows-based PC as follows:
The PC's serial port is connected to the MBT-5000A rear panel 'J1 COM 1' serial port with a user-supplied
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serial cable.
The PC's Ethernet port is connected to the MBT-5000A rear panel 'J9 10/100 ETHERNET' port with a user-
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supplied hub, switch, or direct Ethernet cable connection.
The PC is running a terminal emulation program (for operation of the MBT-5000A serial remote control
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interface) and a compatible web browser (for operation of the MBT-5000A Web Server (HTTP) Interface).
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The MBT-5000A's Management IP Address has been noted using the MBT-5000A Front Panel.
2) USE OF THE SERIAL-BASED REMOTE PRODUCT MANAGEMENT INTERFACE IS RECOMMENDED ONLY FOR
ADVANCED USERS. ALL OTHER USERS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO USE THE MBT-5000A WEB SERVER
INTERFACE FOR M&C OF THE MBT-5000A. SEE CHAPTER 6. ETHERNET-BASED REMOTE PRODUCT
MANAGEMENT.
Serial-based Remote Product Management
MBT-5000A L-Band Up/Down Converter System
MANAGEMENT
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