GE MDS iNET 900 Reference Manual page 39

Starting a Web
Browser Session
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NOTE: When using Ethernet to access the unit, it may be necessary to
change your computer's IP access to be compatible with the
radio IP address. You can identify or verify the unit's IP
address by using a Local Console session to communicate with
the radio through its
Information Screen.
2. Start the Telnet program on your computer targeting the IP address
of the unit to which you are connected. and press
TIP: A Telnet session can be started on most PCs by selecting:
Start>>Programs>>Accessories>>Command Prompt
prompt window, type the word
address (e.g.,
telnet 10.1.1.168
log in screen.
NOTE: Never connect multiple units to a network with the same IP
address. Address conflicts will result in improper operation.
3. Enter your username (default username is
dance with radio model). Press
Next, the
Password:
password is ). (For security, your password keystrokes will not
admin
appear on the screen.) Press
The unit responds with a Starting Information Screen (see
Figure 2-6). From here, you can review basic information about the
unit or press to proceed to the Main Menu.
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NOTE: Passwords are case sensitive. Do not use punctuation mark
characters. You may use up to eight alpha-numeric characters.
NOTE: Web access requires that you know the IP address of the unit
you are connecting to. If you do not know the address, start a
Local Console session (see Starting a Local Console Session
(Recommended for first-time log-in) on Page 27) and access
the Starting Information Screen. The IP address is displayed
on this screen.
1. Connect a PC to the unit's
If connecting directly, use an Ethernet crossover cable; if
connecting via a network, use a straight-through cable. The
LED lights to indicate an active connection.
2. Launch a Web-browser session on your computer (i.e., Internet
Explorer, Netscape Navigator, etc.).
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Port and viewing the Starting
COM 1
, followed by the unit's IP
telnet
). Press
ENTER
.
ENTER
prompt appears. Enter your password (default
.
ENTER
port, either directly or via a network.
LAN
.
ENTER
. At the command
to receive the Telnet
or , in accor-
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LAN
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