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CGW-P Installation and Operation Manual
Chapter 3: Application Software 3. Installation and Preparation for Communication 3.1
Overview
This chapter details the installation procedures of the system software.
3.2
Software Installation
The CGW-P device is programmed using a software GUI (supplied on a CD with the device). To install the software perform the steps as follows: a.
Insert the CD into the computer drive.
b.
Open a standard Windows browser and open the directory named Install CGW-P 3.90.XX (Figure 3-1).
Figure 3-1. Install CGW-P Directory c.
Double-click
. Install Shield Wizard window opens (Figure 3-2). Destination
Folder field displays the recommended destination folder for installing the program. If you require another destination, click Browse and select another folder in the standard Windows procedure.
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Figure 3-2. Install Shield Wizard Window d.
Click Next to proceed. Install Shield Wizard window displays the program folders (Figure 3-3). The system automatically suggests the name CGW-P3 for the program folder. If required, you may change this name in Program Folders field.
Figure 3-3. Program Folders Window e.
Click Next to proceed. An automatic installation process is initiated, during which a progress bar is displayed (Figure 3-4). At the end of the process a window notifying that installation is complete opens (Figure 3-5).
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Figure 3-4. Automatic Installation
Figure 3-5. Installation Complete f.
Click Finish. The Install Shield Wizard window closes. You can now access the CGW-P management software through the Programs branch on the Start menu (Figure 3-6).
Figure 3-6. CGW-P Program on the Start Menu
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3.3
Preparation for Communication
The following paragraphs detail the procedure of preparing the CGW-P for communication.
3.3.1
Initializing the Program
To start the CGW-P Manager utility program, select from Start menu: ProgramsCGW-P3 CGW-P (Figure 3-6). The program is initialized, and the main screen appears with the Communication Selection window on top (Figure 3-7).
Figure 3-7. Main Screen
3.3.2
Working Through a COM Port
To work through a COM port, perform the steps as follows: a. Click the COM Port radio-button. The adjacent combo-box is enabled. b. Select the port that connects your computer to your device. c. Click OK. Communication Selection window closes.
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3.3.3
Working Through a Network
To work through an IP/LAN network, perform the steps as follows: a. Click the Network radio-button. b. Click Contacts. Contacts window opens (Figure 3-8). c. Click a folder in the Root Folder directory. A list of all contacts appears in the right pane. d. Select a contact. e. Click OK. Contacts window closes. f.
Click OK in the Communication Selection window. Communication Selection window closes.
Figure 3-8. Contacts Window
3.3.3.1 Creating a New Folder of Contacts To create a new folder of contacts, perform the steps as follows: a. Select a folder under which the new folder must be created. You may select the Root Folder to create a high instance folder, or an existing folder to create the new folder within it. b. Click New Folder. Folder window opens (Figure 3-9). c. Enter a name in Folder's Name field. d. Click OK. The new folder is created. e. Click OK in the Communication Selection window. Communication Selection window closes.
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Figure 3-9. Folder Window f.
To rename a selected folder, click Edit and modify the folder name in the field.
g. To delete a selected folder, click Delete and confirm by clicking Yes in the deletion dialog.
3.3.3.2 Creating a New Contact To create a new contact, perform the steps as follows: a. Select a folder in which the contact must be created. Contacts window opens. b. Enter parameters in all the fields. c. Click OK. The new contact appears in the right pane.
Figure 3-10. Contacts Window d. To edit a selected contact click Edit, modify all fields as required and click OK to confirm. e. To delete a selected contact click Delete, confirm by clicking Yes in the deletion dialog.
3.3.4
Working Through a Modem
To work through a modem, the gateway must be equipped with an external modem and a special COM port connection cable supported by the gateway manufacturer. To establish a connection through a modem perform the steps as follows: a. Verify that the modem is powered on. b. Connect the external modem to the CGW-P. Verify that the cable-end labeled “Modem Site” is connected to the modem COM port socket. When this connection is made, the CGW-P gateway is ready for the remote modem connection.
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CGW-P Installation and Operation Manual c. Run the CGW-P application. The program is initialized, and the main screen appears with the Communication Selection window on top (Figure 3-7). d. Click the Modem radio-button. The adjacent field and Connect button are enabled. e. Enter the destination gateway phone number in the field for immediate connection, or alternatively select a contact as detailed in Paragraph 3.3.3. If selecting a contact, make sure that the modem number appears on the contact tab in Phone column. f.
Click Connect. Modem Selection window opens (Figure 3-11).
Figure 3-11. Modem Selection Window g. Select a modem from the combo-box and click OK. Modem Selection window closes. h. Click OK. The CGW-P is ready for operation.
3.3.5
Working Offline
To work offline, perform the steps as follows: a. Click Cancel. The message Work Offline? appears. b. Click Yes. Communication Selection window closes and offline working mode is enabled.
3.4
Setting a Password
Several processes that involve making changes in the system are password-protected, to avoid both intentional and unintentional misuse. To set a password, perform the steps as follows: a. Select from menu CommunicationPassword. Password window opens (Figure 3-12).
Figure 3-12. Password Window
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CGW-P Installation and Operation Manual b. Enter the current password in Current Password field. c. Enter the new password in New Password field. The new password appears as asterisks. d. Enter the new password again in Confirm New Password field. e. Click OK. The password is set.
The default password is 1234. It is recommended to change it immediately when the device is installed.
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3.5
Reading and Sending Parameters
The management of the CGW-P device using the software interface is performed locally on the PC. In order for the device to respond to all changes, or for the user to receive all the current parameters, it is necessary to transfer the parameters to and from the device. To read parameters from the device perform the steps as follows: a. Select from menu CommunicationRead Parameters. Read Parameters window opens (Figure 3-13).
Figure 3-13. Read Parameters Window b. Click OK. Check Password window opens (Figure 3-14).
Figure 3-14. Check Password Window c. Click OK to confirm. The parameters reading process takes place. At the end of the process a confirmation message appears. d. Click OK to confirm and close message. To send parameters to the device, select CommunicationSend Parameters, and perform the same steps as when reading parameters.
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3.6
Printing Parameters
It is possible to print a list of configuration parameters for reference. You can print a list of all parameters or select specific parameters. To print a list of parameters perform the steps as follows: a.
Select FilePrint Configuration Parameters. The menu displays a list of parameters that can be printed.
b.
Select an item on the list. A check mark appears next to the selected item, and the list is printed.
Figure 3-15. Print Configuration Parameters Menu
3.7
System Functions
The system functions are detailed in tree form in Figure 3-16.
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Figure 3-16. System Functions Tree
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Chapter 3: Application Software 3. Installation and Preparation for Communication 3.1
Overview
This chapter details the installation procedures of the system software.
3.2
Software Installation
The CGW-P device is programmed using a software GUI (supplied on a CD with the device). To install the software perform the steps as follows: a.
Insert the CD into the computer drive.
b.
Open a standard Windows browser and open the directory named Install CGW-P 3.90.XX (Figure 3-1).
Figure 3-1. Install CGW-P Directory c.
Double-click
. Install Shield Wizard window opens (Figure 3-2). Destination
Folder field displays the recommended destination folder for installing the program. If you require another destination, click Browse and select another folder in the standard Windows procedure.
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Figure 3-2. Install Shield Wizard Window d.
Click Next to proceed. Install Shield Wizard window displays the program folders (Figure 3-3). The system automatically suggests the name CGW-P3 for the program folder. If required, you may change this name in Program Folders field.
Figure 3-3. Program Folders Window e.
Click Next to proceed. An automatic installation process is initiated, during which a progress bar is displayed (Figure 3-4). At the end of the process a window notifying that installation is complete opens (Figure 3-5).
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Figure 3-4. Automatic Installation
Figure 3-5. Installation Complete f.
Click Finish. The Install Shield Wizard window closes. You can now access the CGW-P management software through the Programs branch on the Start menu (Figure 3-6).
Figure 3-6. CGW-P Program on the Start Menu
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3.3
Preparation for Communication
The following paragraphs detail the procedure of preparing the CGW-P for communication.
3.3.1
Initializing the Program
To start the CGW-P Manager utility program, select from Start menu: ProgramsCGW-P3 CGW-P (Figure 3-6). The program is initialized, and the main screen appears with the Communication Selection window on top (Figure 3-7).
Figure 3-7. Main Screen
3.3.2
Working Through a COM Port
To work through a COM port, perform the steps as follows: a. Click the COM Port radio-button. The adjacent combo-box is enabled. b. Select the port that connects your computer to your device. c. Click OK. Communication Selection window closes.
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3.3.3
Working Through a Network
To work through an IP/LAN network, perform the steps as follows: a. Click the Network radio-button. b. Click Contacts. Contacts window opens (Figure 3-8). c. Click a folder in the Root Folder directory. A list of all contacts appears in the right pane. d. Select a contact. e. Click OK. Contacts window closes. f.
Click OK in the Communication Selection window. Communication Selection window closes.
Figure 3-8. Contacts Window
3.3.3.1 Creating a New Folder of Contacts To create a new folder of contacts, perform the steps as follows: a. Select a folder under which the new folder must be created. You may select the Root Folder to create a high instance folder, or an existing folder to create the new folder within it. b. Click New Folder. Folder window opens (Figure 3-9). c. Enter a name in Folder's Name field. d. Click OK. The new folder is created. e. Click OK in the Communication Selection window. Communication Selection window closes.
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Figure 3-9. Folder Window f.
To rename a selected folder, click Edit and modify the folder name in the field.
g. To delete a selected folder, click Delete and confirm by clicking Yes in the deletion dialog.
3.3.3.2 Creating a New Contact To create a new contact, perform the steps as follows: a. Select a folder in which the contact must be created. Contacts window opens. b. Enter parameters in all the fields. c. Click OK. The new contact appears in the right pane.
Figure 3-10. Contacts Window d. To edit a selected contact click Edit, modify all fields as required and click OK to confirm. e. To delete a selected contact click Delete, confirm by clicking Yes in the deletion dialog.
3.3.4
Working Through a Modem
To work through a modem, the gateway must be equipped with an external modem and a special COM port connection cable supported by the gateway manufacturer. To establish a connection through a modem perform the steps as follows: a. Verify that the modem is powered on. b. Connect the external modem to the CGW-P. Verify that the cable-end labeled “Modem Site” is connected to the modem COM port socket. When this connection is made, the CGW-P gateway is ready for the remote modem connection.
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CGW-P Installation and Operation Manual c. Run the CGW-P application. The program is initialized, and the main screen appears with the Communication Selection window on top (Figure 3-7). d. Click the Modem radio-button. The adjacent field and Connect button are enabled. e. Enter the destination gateway phone number in the field for immediate connection, or alternatively select a contact as detailed in Paragraph 3.3.3. If selecting a contact, make sure that the modem number appears on the contact tab in Phone column. f.
Click Connect. Modem Selection window opens (Figure 3-11).
Figure 3-11. Modem Selection Window g. Select a modem from the combo-box and click OK. Modem Selection window closes. h. Click OK. The CGW-P is ready for operation.
3.3.5
Working Offline
To work offline, perform the steps as follows: a. Click Cancel. The message Work Offline? appears. b. Click Yes. Communication Selection window closes and offline working mode is enabled.
3.4
Setting a Password
Several processes that involve making changes in the system are password-protected, to avoid both intentional and unintentional misuse. To set a password, perform the steps as follows: a. Select from menu CommunicationPassword. Password window opens (Figure 3-12).
Figure 3-12. Password Window
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The default password is 1234. It is recommended to change it immediately when the device is installed.
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3.5
Reading and Sending Parameters
The management of the CGW-P device using the software interface is performed locally on the PC. In order for the device to respond to all changes, or for the user to receive all the current parameters, it is necessary to transfer the parameters to and from the device. To read parameters from the device perform the steps as follows: a. Select from menu CommunicationRead Parameters. Read Parameters window opens (Figure 3-13).
Figure 3-13. Read Parameters Window b. Click OK. Check Password window opens (Figure 3-14).
Figure 3-14. Check Password Window c. Click OK to confirm. The parameters reading process takes place. At the end of the process a confirmation message appears. d. Click OK to confirm and close message. To send parameters to the device, select CommunicationSend Parameters, and perform the same steps as when reading parameters.
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3.6
Printing Parameters
It is possible to print a list of configuration parameters for reference. You can print a list of all parameters or select specific parameters. To print a list of parameters perform the steps as follows: a.
Select FilePrint Configuration Parameters. The menu displays a list of parameters that can be printed.
b.
Select an item on the list. A check mark appears next to the selected item, and the list is printed.
Figure 3-15. Print Configuration Parameters Menu
3.7
System Functions
The system functions are detailed in tree form in Figure 3-16.
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Figure 3-16. System Functions Tree
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