Connect and log into the S8700 media server Web Interface

Connect the services laptop computer to the dedicated services port (default is port 2 [Eth1]) on the back of the media servers using the black crossover cable.

The following administration uses the services laptop computer and the media server Web interface.

NOTE: Depending on your laptop computer's operating system (generally Windows 95/98), you may need to clear the Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) cache before entering a new IP address. If you enter an IP address, and your computer cannot connect, then you may need to clear the ARP cache.

1. On your laptop computer, click Start > Run to open the Run dialog box.
2. Type command and press Enter to open a MS-DOS Command Line window.
3. Type arp -d 192.11.13.6 and press Enter to clear the Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) cache in the laptop. This command will respond with one of the following:
• The command line prompt when the cache has been cleared.
• The phrase: The specified entry was not found. This is returned when the specified IP address does not currently contain an entry in the ARP cache.
4. Launch the Web browser.
5. Type 192.11.13.6 in the Location (Netscape) or Address (Internet Explorer) field to bring up the media server Web interface.��
   

NOTE: The first time you attempt to log in, you get a Web page asking you to install a security certificate. Follow the instructions for your particular browser to accept the certificate. You can also install the certificate on your services laptop computer by following the instructions in your browsers online help.

Using Netscape���

Follow the instructions in the New Site Certificate wizard. Select "Accept the certificate for this session" �

Using Internet Explorer����

Follow the instructions in the Security Alert wizard.�

6. Log in as craft.
7. When asked "Do you want to suppress alarms?", select "no."