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This section is relevant for installations in which an MA1000/2000 architecture is NOT already
installed at the site. This section provides a description of how to configure the head-end units
required for GX operation which include the SC-450 Controller, RIU and OCH.
NOTE: This section does NOT describe the physical installation of the head-end units. The
physical installation is described in the corresponding Quick Installation Sheets or User Manuals.
3.1 Initial Controller Setup
NOTE: The available tabs and options may vary depending on the access level used to open your
session.
This section provides the details on the basic setup and configuration of the SC-450
management interface. It is to be completed after the physical installation of the controller and
connections to the relevant devices has been completed.
3.1.1 Open a Session to the Controller
1. Verify you computer is configured for a DHCP server:
NOTE: The procedure may differ depending on your specific Windows OS.
a. In the Local Area Connections choose Properties.
b. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Connection, choose Properties and define
for DHCP and automatic DNS server address acquisition as shown in following figure.
Click OK.
2. Connect the PC directly to the SC-450 LOCAL port via the supplied cross-cable cable as
illustrated below.
Warning!!! Do NOT connect the SC-450 LOCAL port to a network
as its DHCP server can disrupt LAN IP addressing.
Figure 3-1. Connect PC to the SC-450 Local Port
Supplied Ethernet
cross-cable