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3.7 ETHERNET INTERFACE INSTALLATION AND OPERATION
3.7.1 FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION
The MITEQ Multiband Block Converter is equipped with an Ethernet Interface feature permitting
control and monitoring via a 10 or 100 Mbps Ethernet connection. Available interface protocols
are HTTP (web access), SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol), and Telnet. In
addition, a capability to remotely upgrade the system firmware is provided.
The use of standard protocols makes it possible to provide (password-protected) access to the
Converter from any location in the world where an internet connection is available
3.7.2 INSTALLATION
Connection
The Converter must be connected to the facility Local Area Network (LAN) network via an
industry-standard 10baseT RJ45 cable. The cable should be a “direct” cable, not a “crossover”
cable. The Converter may also be connected directly to a PC without a LAN. (See Appendix A
for details)
Setup
Setup of the Ethernet Interface should be attempted only after the Converter is fully installed
and functioning, in accordance with the Converter Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Manual.
Once operating, the Ethernet Interface may be configured.
Configuring Internet Protocol (IP) operating parameters
An Internet Protocol (IP) address and associated parameters must be configured in the unit so
the controlling device can address it. Normally, the individual or organization managing the
facility’s LAN assigns this address. (See Appendix A for information on connecting directly to a
PC without a Local Area Network) Three parameters will be required:
IP Address
(factory setting 192.168.1.1)
Subnet Mask
(factory setting 255.255.255.0)
Gateway
(factory setting 0.0.0.0)
The Ethernet address may be configured either via the serial interface or via a web browser.
Configuring via Serial Interface
The commands listed below may be used to enter the IP parameters. Commands must be
transmitted with the standard MITEQ protocol, as described in the O&M manual.
Each value should be entered as four groups of three digits
Address:
$EADaaaaaaaaaaaa
Subnet mask:
$ESBssssssssssss
Gateway
$EGWgggggggggggg
The values may be verified using the corresponding query commands (?EAD, ?ESB, ?EGW)
