User's Manual

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Software Operations
Section 4
Text Menu Interface:
A Text Menu Interface (TMI) is provided as an alternate means of access and control of the repeater. To use the TMI, also known as
the console interface, connect a CAT -5E cable to the RJ45 connector port labeled COM and a computer making use of a standard
terminal emulation program.
Many terminal emulation programs will work if properly configured. In the following description, “TeraTerm” is used to establish the
TMI session. This program is readily available via the Internet and is free from Ayera Technologies at:
http://www.ayera.com/teraterm/
TeraTerm Pro Web works on Windows 95/98, 2000, XP. Here is the latest TeraTerm Pro Web release:
Version 3.1.3, October 8, 2002. ttpro313.zip
When the program is started, the following screen is displayed.
In the box labeled Host type the repeaters IP address and click OK. The user will then be prompted for a user name and
password. The default user name is “user” and the password “csi1234”. After entering the password and pressing return
the TMI main menu will appear.
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