Quintum Tenor BX Product Manual page 47

information. In addition, you are also able to monitor system alarms and run diagnostic procedures.
CLI attributes enable you to further configure CLI options; these provide additional configuration
items according to the option type.
Through the CLI, there are also commands you execute to simplify the process of configuring and
monitoring the Tenor BX unit. Some of these commands are globally used, others are specific to the
mode in which you are working. For example, the set command, available globally from within the
Configuration mode, enables you to set attributes for different options.
You can access the CLI through a Telnet session, a terminal-like access to any Tenor BX unit. If your
PC is directly connected to the Tenor BX unit, you can configure the unit directly through the serial
port using HyperTerminal. Both methods are described below.
Alternatively, you may want to use other telnet clients, such as the Linux telnet client or
NOTE:
free programs like Putty. If you choose to do so, you may have to make minor setting
changes in the Telnet client in order to make it function correctly.
Telnet Connection. Once the Tenor BX has been initially configured with an IP address network
and is connected, the easiest way to connect to the Tenor BX and use the CLI is through a standard
Telnet session from any PC on your IP network. Connect to a Tenor BX unit via Telnet as follows:
For Windows 95/Windows 98:
1. Click on Start> Run. The Run dialog box will be displayed.
2. Type telnet and click on Ok.
3. Click on Connect> Remote System.
4. In the Host Name field type, enter the IP address assigned to your Tenor BX.
5. Click on Connect.
A connection to the Tenor BX unit will be established.
For Windows 2000 and above:
1. Click on Start> Run.
2. The Run dialog box will be displayed. Type telnet and click on Ok. (Or type telnet followed by
the IP address and you will connect.)
3. At the telnet prompt, type open (followed by the IP address for the unit to which you want to
connect.)
A connection to the Tenor BX unit will be established.
Serial Port Connection. When the Tenor BX is first shipped to you, you must connect to the unit
using this method to assign an IP address. Once this is assigned, you can use the CLI to reach the
serial port of the Tenor. A null-modem cable must be used to connect to the CLI using this port, if
Chapter 4: Configuration/Monitoring
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