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For this configuration step, you need the following menu:
After completing all basic settings, the advanced system overview will list available information about your CS14.
The system overview is divided into several sections:
System overview
If there are questions or some issues during installation, our technical support will help as fast as possible. Please note, our support needs at least following information:
- Firmware
- UPS model and type
- Uptime since last reboot
Network settings
The network settings show the current configuration:
| MAC address: | The Media Access Control is a worldwide unique address to identify a network device. This address is given by the manufacturer and cannot be changed. |
| IP-Address | Shows current IP address assigned to this device. In configuration mode, the default IP 10.10.10.10 is set, even if the IP address configured by administrators differs. |
| Gateway | Defines the network device that is allowed to accept and serve requests to the Internet. By default, the configuration mode uses IP 10.10.10.1 |
| DNS | The DNS server provides the translation of names and IP addresses into reachable destinations within networks. In configuration mode, it is the IP 10.10.10.1 |
Connectivity
Connectivity allows a general overview of the options the CS141 currently provides.
Devices merely indicate that a UPS can be connected to the CS141 using a hardware connection, but not the kind of model. Services define the software-related services installed and started on the CS141 to communicate with additional devices as well as software.
Switch to operating mode
After completing basic configurations, move the slider to the desired position or set the DIP switches accordingly to enable regular operating mode. After reboot, the device will run in desired mode. if necessary, the device can fall back to configuration mode by setting DIP Switches or sliding switch into configuration mode.
Note:
The current switch position will generally take effect after rebooting CS141.
The table below shows the regular operation modes available to the CS141 family.
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Sliding switch to center position / DIP switch 1+2 OFF: After booting, the CS141 will run in configuration mode. Hard-coded default IP address 10.10.10.10 is active. |
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Sliding switch to right position/ DIP 1 OFF + DIP 2 ON: After booting DHCP mode is active and IP address will be assigned automatically. To identify assigned IP address check MAC address of CS 141. |
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Sliding switch to left position / DIP 1 to ON + DIP 2 OFF: After booting operating mode is active, manually configured network settings will take effect. |
How to determine the position of the slider during a remote connection
For this option, you need firmware 2.20 or above
At the left navigation menu, click: System > Network:
The position of the sliding switch is visualized by a small graphic and a small comment to illustrate the current operating state of the according CS141.
v.: 2025-07-23 FW 2.16-2.26
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