4.1 The Maintenance Console Software (MCS)20 Getting Started4.1 The Maintenance Console Software (MCS)MCS provides easy-to-use installation and management of the IP Gateway Card. This sectiondescribes the procedures to install and configure the IP Gateway Card for basic use. Use theMCS when installing the IP Gateway Card for the first time to establish the unit's new IPaddressing through direct RS-232C link to the unit. Once this is done and units are on-line inthe network, the MCS can be used to configure and troubleshoot units remotely.For a complete listing of all MCS features and functions, refer to the IP Gateway CardProgramming Guide.System Requirements• Microsoft® Windows® 95, Windows 98 or Windows NT 4.0® or later• Minimum requirements (for installing Maintenance Console Software only)CPU: Pentium® ??? MHzRAM: ??? MBHDD: ??? MBTrademarks• Microsoft, Windows and Windows NT are either registered trademarks or trademarks ofMicrosoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.• Pentium is a trademark or a registered trademark of Intel Corporation or its subsidiariesin the United States and other countries.• All other trademarks identified herein are the property of their respective owners.4.1.1 Installing the MCSThe MCS is shipped on CD-ROM.1. a. Insert the CD-ROM into the PC's CD-ROMdrive.b. Click "Maintenance Console SoftwareInstaller" on the initial screen.c. Click [OK].d. Double-click "Setup.EXE" icon.2. Follow the instructions to install the MCS.