Chapter 3. Operation3-6 ATLAS_800PLUS User Manual 61200226L1-1You can access the terminal menu using a VT-100 terminal or a computer runningVT-100 terminal-emulation software. The two basic connection methods sup-ported by the ATLAS_800PLUS are a direct connection through the EIA-232 ChainIn port and a Telnet session. The following sections describe how to get startedusing both of these methods.TelnetTo connect to the ATLAS_800PLUS via Telnet, follow these steps:Define the IP AddressYou must define the IP address before attempting to connect via Telnet.1. Obtain an IP address for the ATLAS_800PLUS from your LAN administrator.2. From the front panel, select 2) CONFIG, then S0) SYSTEM, then1) ETHERNET.3. When the submenu displays, select 1) IP ADDRESS.4. Enter the IP address by entering each number followed by Enter to move tothe next field.5. Press Enter after keying in the entire IP address.Set the Subnet Mask1. Obtain a subnet mask address from your LAN administrator.2. From the front panel, select 2) CONFIG, then S0) SYSTEM, then1) ETHERNET.3. When the submenu displays, select 2) SUBNET MASK.4. Enter the subnet mask by entering each number followed by Enter to move tothe next field.5. Press Enter after keying in the entire subnet mask address.Set the Default Gateway IP address (typically required)You will need a default gateway if the LAN contains multiple segments. Contactyour LAN administrator for the appropriate address.1. From the front panel, select 2) CONFIG, then S0) SYSTEM, then1) ETHERNET.2. When the submenu displays, select 3) DEF GATEWAY.3. Enter the default gateway by entering each number followed by Enter tomove to the next field.4. Press Enter after keying in the entire address.Start a Telnet SessionWhen you begin the Telnet session, you will be prompted for a password. Thedefault password is password (which is a Level 0 superuser password). You canchange this password using the Access Passwords option, which is only accessible
