IV. Installation and Configuration

System Requirements

You must meet the following requirements to install and configure the MicroGate™:

•Static IP address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway Address to assign the MicroGate™

•A computer equipped with a 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, or 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet Card, or USB-to-Ethernet converter. Computer must have TCP/IP protocols installed and have a fixed (static) or dynamic IP Address assigned to it.

•MicroGate Discovery Utility CD (might be bundled with Raptor Web Software™ CD)

•Network Cable connecting MicroGate™ directly to the computer (use a Crossover type cable, see Table 11), or network cable connecting to the same hub/switch that the computer is connected to (use Straight-Through type cable, see Table 10).

•+5VDC Power Supply with mating connector

•Serial cable connecting your device(s) to one of the serial ports (see Table 5, Table 6, and Table 7)

Connect the System

The MicroGate™ can be placed at any convenient location in the kitchen or office. No special cooling requirements are needed, but you should keep the MicroGate™ away from any heating device, dusty or wet environments. If the MicroGate™ needs to operate in a dusty or wet environment, it should be placed in a NEMA box. Make sure to disconnect the power, remove the power cord from the outlet, and keep your hands dry when handling the MicroGate™.

Basic Installation Procedure

1.Connect an Ethernet Cable from the MicroGate™ to one of the following:

a.Ethernet Port on computer using a Crossover type cable (see Table 11)

b.Ethernet Port on hub, switch, or router using a Straight-Through type cable (see Table 10)

2.Connect a serial cable from your device(s) to one of the serial ports on the MicroGate (see Table 5, Table 6, and Table 7 for pin assignments)

3.Connect the power cable to the MicroGate (see Table 3 or Table 4)

4.Plug the other side of the power cable to a +5VDC source, or to a wall outlet if you are using a cable with power supply

5.Verify that DS1(Link) and DS4(Power) LEDs are on (see Table 2)

6.After approximately 30 seconds, verify that DS3 (Heartbeat) LED is flashing

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