This chapter describes set-up and configuration tasks. Some tasks are mandatory, others are optional.

Getting Started	Basic set-up
Web Access	How to configure using a Web browser
First Time Configuration Tour	Useful first time tour
Configuring DNS on IOCOMM	An optional service enabling the use of machine names instead of IP addresses
Changing Serial Line Configuration	Modifying services to suit the device you are attaching to a port
Resetting a Serial Port
Using a Modem for Dial-in Operation	Configuring for dial-in operation using PPP/SLIP
Outgoing Services	Configuring to communicate with remote sites and establish permanent routes
Disabling Incoming Calls by Port	Denying access to incoming calls whilst allowing outgoing calls
Adding a Terminal
Configuring the Synchronous Port (B)	Setting up a synchronous line
Printing	Adding a printer and configuring for LPD or iocommd
Configuring RADIUS	Configuring for RADIUS authentication/accounting
Local Authentication	Local authentication without RADIUS
Dynamic Routing (RIP)	Setting up RIP protocol for exchange of routing information among gateways and hosts
Enabling TCP Security	Preventing access to IOCOMM from selected hosts on the LAN
Global Messages	Entering information for users
Configuring Status Logging	Configuring event logging and SNMP
Telnet Service (telnetd)
Monitoring Status	Monitoring IOCOMM using CLI or SNMP
Making Changes to IOCOMM	Upgrading and checking firmware, configuring TFTP access, saving and copying configuration, and changing passwords

The complete configuration menu structure is shown in a Menu Map. Click on the image below to view the full size map.

If you are installing multiple units, you can copy the configuration details between units. The read / write configuration options are covered in Making Changes to IOCOMM and in First Time Configuration Tour.

The First Time Configuration Tour presents you with a logical sequence of pages extracted from other menus. Avoid using the Cancel button as this will take you off the First Time Configuration Tour .

To set up the minimum configuration you can use the Quick Start Guide supplied with your IOCOMM or the First Time Configuration Tour. It is recommended that Expert mode is not used in the First Time Configuration Tour.

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