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4. Operation & Configuration
4.1 Browser-Based Setup and Status
A built-in web server makes configuration and status monitoring possible from any browser-equipped
computer, either locally or remotely. Status, configuration, and online help are available without requiring
special client software. Setup is password-protected to avoid tampering or unauthorized changes.
Both the configuration parameters and operating firmware can be updated remotely, even over the RF
network itself, using the standard FTP protocol.
4.2 LAN
Setup
Check that DC power is applied to the ViPR radio modem. On a PC running MS-Windows with an exist-
ing LAN connection, connect to the RJ-45 input of the ViPR. Set-up PC as follows:
1. Click
Start
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Control Panel
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Network Connections
2. Click on the relevant Local Area Connection
3. On the Local Area Connection Status screen, click Properties
4. On the Local Area Connection Properties screen, scroll the List Box until “Internet Protocol
(TCP/IP)” is highlighted, click Properties
5. On the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties screen, follow either method below:
A) Select “Obtain an IP address automatically”
B) Select “Use the following IP address”
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Enter 192.168.204.254 in the IP address field
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255.255.255.0 in the Subnet mask
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Leave the Default gateway blank.
6. Click the OK button
Note: Certain Operating Systems require rebooting to complete the connection process.
4.3 Login
Screen
On your Internet browser address line, type the factory-default IP address given to all ViPR radio modem
units: 192.168.204.1. Press Enter. The Enter Network Password screen opens.
Figure 9 - Enter Network Password screen (appearance may vary with browser used)
4.3.1 Initial Installation Login
For an initial installation, enter a User Name of 1 to 15 characters and the default Password
ADMINISTRATOR
(upper case letters)
. Click OK. The web interface “Welcome” screen (Figure 10)
opens together with the “Attention” sub-window.