The device supports different ways (i.e. interfaces) and means (i.e. software) of configuration. Depending on the available connections, the device can be accessed in different ways:
- Via the connected network ([W]LAN and [W]WAN; also named "inband") [1, 2];
- Via the serial configuration interface (config interface; also named "outband") [3];
- Via the R&S®LANCOM Management Cloud (R&S®LMC) (License required) [4].
How do these paths differ?
The access paths listed above differ in how they are accessed and in their hardware and software requirements:
- Inband configuration requires a suitable computer in the LAN, WAN or WLAN along with the appropriate software, such as LANconfig or a web browser when configuring with WEBconfig or R&S®LMC (cf. Configuration software). However, inband configuration will not work if the network is malfunctioning.
- Outband configuration is always available because it is a physical connection. Along with the configuration software, it also requires a computer with a serial interface.
