Quick Start Guide, 61210916L1-13E, May 2010 1TOTAL ACCESS 912/916/924P/N 4212912L1, 4212916L1, 4212924L1/L2GETTING STARTEDTwo configuration methods are available for your Total Access 900 Series unit:• Web-based graphical user interface (GUI)• Command line interface (CLI)The GUI lets you configure the main unit settings and provides online guidance and explanations for eachsetting. However, using the AOS CLI may be necessary for more advanced configurations.ACCESS THE GUIYou can access the GUI from any Web browser on your network by following these steps:1. Connect the unit to your PC, using an Ethernet cable connected to ETH 0/1 port on the back of the unit.2. Set your PC to obtain an IP address automatically using Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), orchange your PC to a fixed IP address of 10.10.10.2. To change your PC IP address, or to set the PC touse DHCP, navigate to Computer > Control Panel > Network Connections > Local Area Connection> Properties > IP (TCP/IP) and select either Use this IP address or Obtain an IP addressautomatically (this means you are using DHCP). If you are specifying an IP address, enter theseparameters:IP Address: 10.10.10.2Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0Default Gateway: 10.10.10.1You do not need to enter any domain naming system (DNS) server information. After the information isentered, select Ok twice, and close the Network Connections dialog box. If you cannot change the PC’sIP address, you will need to change the unit’s IP address using the CLI. (Refer to the next two sections forinstructions.)3. Enter the unit’s IP address in your browser’s address line. The default IP address is 10.10.10.1, but if youchanged the unit’s IP address enter that address in the browser line.4. You will then be prompted for the user name and password (the default settings are admin andpassword).5. The initial GUI screen appears. You can access initial setup information by selecting Config Wizard fromthe menu on the left.ACCESS THE CLIAccess the AOS CLI using the CRAFT port or a Telnet session. To establish a connection to the unit’s CRAFTport, you need the following items:• VT100 terminal or PC (with VT100 terminal emulation software)• Straight-through serial cable with a DB-9 (male) connector on one end and the appropriate interface foryour terminal or PC communication port on the other endIt is best to only use the Config Wizard for new installations because some existingsettings can be lost or reset when using this wizard.You can find VT100 terminals on most PCs by navigating to Start > Programs >Accessories > HyperTerminal > HyperTerminal. When you have opened aHyperTerminal session, enter the settings described in Step 4.ermfertoleup