Connecting Through An Ethernet Port Link - Motorola ASTRO 25 GTR 8000 Manual

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Chapter 4: GTR 8000 Base Radio Configuration
b In the dialog box, click Reset.
The device reboots.
6 Proceed to Changing SNMPv3 Configuration and User Credentials in CSS on page
4.4.4

Connecting Through an Ethernet Port Link

Prerequisites: Load Configuration/Service Software (CSS) on the service computer/laptop. See the
Private Network Management Client manual if necessary or see the instructions in the CSS DVD jewel
box for instructions on loading the CSS onto the service computer/laptop.
When and where to use: Use the Ethernet port link to configure all CSS parameters for the device.
Procedure:
1 Connect a service computer/laptop to a device using one of the following methods:
NOTICE: Normally the service computer/laptop is connected through the local site switch
or remotely through the network. Do not connect directly to the Ethernet service port of
the device unless downloading software or individually configuring the device.
a Remote Connection to Network or Local Site Switch:
1 Connect remotely to the network or to the local site switch using a straight-through an
Ethernet straight-through Ethernet cable.
2 If connecting to the local site switch, configure the Ethernet interface of the service
computer/laptop to a Speed/Duplex setting of Auto-Negotiate. Set the IP address of the
service computer/laptop to an unused IP address on the subnet of the local site. The IP
address on the subnet varies depending on the site and zone numbers.
b Direct Connection to Front Ethernet Service Port:
1 Connect directly to the front panel Ethernet service port with a straight-through Ethernet
cable.
2 If connecting to a base radio or receiver, set the IP address of the service computer/laptop
to 192.168.x, where x is any number between 2 and 253.
3 If connecting to a site controller or reference distribution module, set the IP address of the
service computer/laptop to an unused IP address on the subnet of the local site. The IP
address on the subnet varies depending on the site and zone numbers.
4 Configure the Ethernet interface of the service computer/laptop to a Speed/Duplex setting
of Auto-Negotiate
NOTICE: The comparator does not support a direct connection to the front panel
Ethernet service port. The connection must be done remotely through the network or
through the local site switch.
2 Open the CSS application.
3 From the menu, select Tools → Connection Configuration.
4 From the Connection Screen, in the Connection Type area, select Ethernet.
5 If connected directly to the front panel Ethernet service port of a base radio or receiver, click
Front Panel Ethernet and go to
6 Perform one of the following actions:
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