Cisco CIAC-GW-K9 User Manual

CHAPTER
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Cisco Physical Access Gateway User Guide
OL-32499-01
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Installing and Configuring the Cisco Physical
Access Gateway
Contents
This chapter includes the following information:
• Overview, page 2-2
• Package Contents, page 2-3
• Physical Overview and Port Description, page 2-3
• Installing the Cisco Physical Access Gateway, page 2-7
• Configuring and Managing the Gateway Using a Direct Connection, page 2-15
– Understanding Network Time Protocol (NTP) Settings, page 2-15
– Connecting a PC to the Gateway, page 2-16
– Entering the Gateway Network Settings, page 2-17
– Changing the User Password, page 2-19
– Upgrading the Gateway Firmware Using a Direct Connection, page 2-20
– Displaying Serial Numbers and Other Information, page 2-23
• Configuring the Gateway Using the Cisco Physical Access Manager, page 2-24
• Resetting the Cisco Physical Access Gateway, page 2-25

Cisco CIAC-GW-K9 Specifications

General

Brand	Cisco
Model	CIAC-GW-K9
Category	Gateway
Language	English

Summary

Overview

Package Contents

Physical Overview and Port Description

LED Status

Installing the Cisco Physical Access Gateway

Before You Begin

Pre-installation checks for power source and necessary hardware.

Procedure

Step-by-step guide for mounting and connecting the gateway to a power source.

Configuring and Managing the Gateway Using a Direct Connection

Understanding Network Time Protocol (NTP) Settings

Recommends NTP for time synchronization and explains configuration options.

Connecting a PC to the Gateway

Steps to connect a PC via Ethernet to the ETH1 port for administration.

Entering the Gateway Network Settings

Details on configuring ETH0, DNS, and Cisco PAM IP addresses.

Changing the User Password

Procedure to change the gateway's user password via the web interface.

Upgrading the Gateway Firmware Using a Direct Connection

Steps to upgrade firmware from a PC connected directly to the module.

Displaying Serial Numbers and Other Information

How to view module serial number and other inventory details via the web interface.

Configuring the Gateway Using the Cisco Physical Access Manager

Resetting the Cisco Physical Access Gateway

Soft Reset (Powercycle)

Reloads firmware to clear software issues without data loss.

Hard Reset (Restore Factory Defaults)

Resets device to factory default, deleting all data and configurations.