Symmetricom 1000 User Manual

Chapter 3 Installing the TimeProvider
Installing Connections to the Ethernet Port

 TimeProvider User’s Guide

To change the communication settings for the local or remote serial ports:

1. Connect a PC or laptop with terminal emulation software, such as Windows

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Hilgraeve HyperTerminal

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 or ProComm Plus

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 to the port and log in. For a 

complete description of this procedure, see 

2. Use the ED-EQPT command to change the communications settings for the port 

as required. See 

, on page 91, and also 

refer to the TimeProvider TL1 Reference Guide for a description of TL1 
commands.

You can connect a PC or terminal to the TimeProvider using the LAN connector for 
local monitoring or control, or you can connect the TimeProvider to a network for 
monitoring and control from a remote site. 

Direct Ethernet Connection
You use a direct Ethernet connection when a service technician is on-site. You must 
configure the Ethernet settings using TL1 commands over a serial connection 
before you can use the Ethernet connection. Use the direct connection to 
troubleshoot a LAN connection.

To connect the TimeProvider to a PC or terminal, perform the following steps:

1. Connect an RJ-45 Ethernet crossover cable to the LAN connector on the shelf.

2. Connect the other end of the cable to the PC or terminal.

3. Start a terminal emulation program such as HyperTerminal or ProComm Plus. 

Configure the program for a telnet session and enter the IP address of the 
TimeProvider. Use Port 5000 to connect.

4. Type 

;

 (semicolon). If the TimeProvider responds with a Deny response, you 

have established communications. If you do not receive the Deny response, 
check the connections, the cable, and the program settings.

Note: The TimeProvider can be controlled through a TCP/IP 
network connection, but before you can use it, you must 
configure the Ethernet settings using a serial connection. Refer to