Black Box 1-, 2-, and 4-Port Hardened Serial Servers manual Configuring the Hardened Serial Server

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Chapter 4: Configuring the Hardened Serial Server

4. Configuring the Hardened Serial Server

4.1 Overview of the Hardened Serial Server Software

The Hardened Serial Server Software configuration window includes three areas:

•Icons

•Hardened Serial Server information table

•Configuration pane

LES421A

Model: LES421A

Firmware Version: 1.6.0

Hardware Version: 0

MAC Address: 00:8C:10:13:29:E6

Link Status: 100BASE-T full duplex

Figure 4-1. Hardened Serial Server Software Configuration window.

NOTE: The screen shots shown in this manual refer to the LES421A. Your screen will display the model name/number and serial number of your device (LES421A, LES422A, or LES424A). All menus, functions and options shown on the screen shots in this manual apply to your LES421A, LES422A, or LES424A device.

4.1.1 Icons

Figure 4-2. Configuration Window Icons.

•Open—Open a Hardened Serial Server configuration file.

•Save—Save the current Hardened Serial Server configuration to a file.

•Search—Initiate a search for Hardened Serial Servers.

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Contents 4-Port Hardened Serial Servers Trademarks Used in this Manual Trademarks Used in this ManualFCC and IC RFI Statements NOM Statement Table of Contents Table of Contents Serial Interface SpecificationsSpecifications General Network Network SpecificationsTCP/UDP Ports Configuration over TCPDimensional Diagrams Specifications Overview Introduction FeaturesOverview Hardware Description 1 1-Port Hardened Serial Server LES421A What‘s IncludedLES421A components 2 2-Port Hardened Serial Server LES422ALES422A components 3 4-Port Hardened Serial Server LES424ALES424A components Configuration SoftwareConnecting Hardened Serial Servers to Serial Devices Installation and SetupInstallation and Initial Setup Connecting the Power SupplyEthernet Passthrough Port 2 RS-4223 RS-485 Configuring via the Network using a Browser Installation and Initial SetupHardened Serial Server Configuration Direct IP and Virtual COM port connection Hardened Serial Server Operational ConnectionsPaired mode setup Installing and Starting Hardened Serial Server SoftwareDiscovering Hardened Serial Servers Icons Configuring the Hardened Serial ServerHardened Serial Server Information Table Configuration PaneLogging Login Click Login General Configuration page appearsChanging the Hardened Serial Servers Name Navigating the Configuration PagesSetting Up the Hardened Serial Server Name and Password Changing the PasswordSetting Up Static IP Addressing Setting Up IP AddressingSetting Up Dynamic IP Addressing TCP Configuration Setting Up Serial PortsSetting Up Port Network Parameters Configuring the Hardened Serial Server 11. TCP server settings UDP ConfigurationConfiguring the Hardened Serial Server Setting Up Paired Mode Operation Setting Up Virtual COM Vcom Operation16. IP addresses Configuring When Network Connections will be Forced Closed Configuring the Serial ServerSetting Up Advanced Network Settings Configuring when Data Packets are Sent Configuring the Hardened Serial Server Saving/Restoring the Configuration Settings Adding Virtual COM Ports Removing Virtual COM Ports Downloading Firmware Files Upgrading the Hardened Serial Server FirmwareUpgrading the Hardened Serial Server Firmware Uploading the Firmware to the Hardened Serial Server Operation Operation LED IndicatorsNetwork at the same IP address Front panel of the LES424A LEDs on the LES424A serial server Using the Reset Switch to Exit Console Mode Reset SwitchUsing the Reset Switch to Initiate a Hardware Reset Using the Reset Switch to Enter Console ModeTesting a Hardened Serial Server Connection DiagnosticsDiagnostics Testing a Hardened Serial Server Connection Testing a Virtual COM PortListing/Descriptions of Hardened Serial Server Settings Listing/Descriptions of Hardened Serial Server SettingsListing/Descriptions of Hardened Serial Server Settings TCP/IP properties OFF Listing/Descriptions of Hardened Serial Server Settings Listing/Descriptions of Hardened Serial Server Settings Appendix A. Default Server Settings Appendix a Default Server SettingsTerminal Block Appendix B Connector PinoutsAppendix B. Connector Pinouts DB9 M Connector Standard Ethernet Cable RJ-45 Pinout Blackbox.com Blackbox.com Blackbox.com Black Box Tech Support FREE! Live /7