MDS iNET 900 - Configuring Basic Device Parameters; Configuring Basic Device Parameters; Device Information Menu

26 MDS iNET 900 User’s Guide MDS 05-2806A01, Rev. A
• Maintenance—Tools to use configuration files, change firm-
ware and use Authorization Keys to change major unit capabil-
ities. (See “Maintenance Menu” on Page 53)
• Diagnostic Tools—Service tools for professional hard-
ware installation personnel. (See “Diagnostic Tools Menu” on
Page 51)
2.2.3 Configuring Basic Device Parameters
Device Information Menu
Below is the menu/screen that displays basic administrative data on the
unit to which you are connected. It also provides access to some user-
specific parameters such as password and device names.
Figure 2-7. Device Information Menu Screen
• Model Number (Display only)
• Serial Number (Display only)
• Hardware Version (Display only)
• Firmware Version (Display only)—Current firmware
installed and being used by the iNET unit.
• Uptime
(Display only)—Elapsed time since powering up.
• User Password—Password for gaining access to the iNET
Management System from remote locations (over-the-air or
LAN) and for changing parameters settings. Use this menu item
to change the password.
• Console Baud Rate—Terminal data rate for Embedded
Management System communications on the
COM1 port.
• Device Names Menu—Fields used at user’s discretion for
general administrative purposes. The Device Name field is used
by the iNET 900 as the “Realm” name for network security and
in the iNET MS screen headings. (See Figure 2-8 on page 27)
• Date—Current date being used for the iNET logs. User-setta-
ble. (Value lost with power failure if SNTP (Simple Network
Transfer Protocol) server not accessible.)
Library Admin Office
Device Information Menu
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Model Number MDS iNET 900
Serial Number 1026295
Hardware Version 1.0.0
Firmware Version 1.1.0
Uptime 2 days, 21 hours
A) User Password ******** D) Date 03 Jan 2002
B) Console Baud Rate 19200 E) Time 21:21
C) Device Names Menu F) Date Format Generic
Select a letter to configure an item, <ESC> for the prev menu