Q3: Can I use any USB serial cable to communicate with the unit?
A3: No. A special USB serial cable (Part No. 94000-115200) is available from Microsemi which
has been programmed to provide users access to the 4380A command port.
Q4: How do I set the IP address for the unit?
A4: The 4380A runs DHCP by default and will therefore automatically be assigned an IP address
if it is connected to a network with a DHCP server. The 4380A will display the current IP
address assigned to the unit in the Date/Time display after pressing and releasing the Status
pushbutton on the front panel. Users can use this IP Address to access the system command
port. Alternatively, if a static IP address is required, there are two options to set the network
parameters in the system: 1) using the network connection, and 2) using the console cable.
Network: If the network has a DCHP server, you can obtain the IP Address (ip addr) by pressing
and releasing the Display pushbutton on the front panel. Telnet into the system using “telnet ip
addr 1700”. Once the “4380A>” prompt is displayed, run the network_config command to
manually configure the IP address for the unit.
Command format:
network_config --mode <DHCP|static> --ip <ip addr> --mask <mask> --broadcast
<broadcast> --gateway <gateway>]
Example use:
network_config --mode static --ip 192.168.1.50 --mask 255.255.255.0 --broadcast
192.168.1.255 --gateway 192.168.1.1
If the network does not have a DHCP Server, press and hold the front panel Status pushbutton
for approximately 10 seconds until the display shows the IP Address of 192.168.0.1. This
temporarily sets the IP Address of the unit. Telnet into the system using “telnet 192.168.0.1
1700”. Once the “4380A>” prompt is displayed, use the network_config command to
manually configure the IP address for the unit as detailed above.
Note: If the LAN cable is removed and reconnected, the unit will attempt to obtain an IP
Address from the DHCP server. If the default static IP Address (192.168.0.1) was set, it may get
reset. Press the Status Button on the front panel again to make sure the IP Address is still set.
If not, press and hold the button until the default static IP Address is set again.
Console Cable: This feature allows local users to set the unit up without having to access the
system via the network. Connect a terminal to one of the USB ports on the rear panel using the
USB to Serial adapter cable (Part No. 94000-115200). Changes can be made using any terminal
program (e.g., HyperTerm, TeraTerm) from the serial port of a computer/terminal. The
communication settings are 115200 Baud, No Parity, 8 Data Bits, and 1 Stop Bit. Once
connectivity is established, the user will see the “4380A>” command prompt. Execute the
network_config command to set the IP Address, Netmask, Broadcast IP, and/or Default
Gateway for the system if you are using a static IP Address.
© 2016 Microsemi Corporation. All rights reserved. SyncSystem 4380A FAQs Version 1.0 (22 Feb 2016)
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