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Step 5: Enter the IP Address assigned to the desired Serial Server or click Search all reachable servers, then OK. IP Address is used to find Serial Server units that are not on the same subnet. (Routers on the network will block the standard broadcast used to find servers if Search all reachable servers is selected.) The user must set an IP address that conforms to the LAN addressing scheme.

The Searching window is shown until all active Serial Servers on the LAN are listed in the Serial Server List window.

Figure 23. The Search VLINX ESP Dialogue Box

Configure Server Properties

The Server Properties window displays the current configuration properties for the currently selected server.

Step 6: To open the Server Properties window, highlight the Serial Server in the Serial Server List window, double-click to open.

The Server Properties window is used to configure and store the Server configuration settings. Details for setting Properties are described in the next chapter.

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Figure 24. The Server Properties Window

Note:

ESP Manager Navigation:

-Use the mouse to select the property and parameters or

-Tab to move to the next property

-Tab+Shift to move back to previous property

-Arrows to move between properties or change values or contents of the current property

-Enter to select update or cancel

Step 7: After configuring as needed, click Update to store the configuration in the server. The following window will appear:

Figure 25. The Restart Dialogue Box

Step 8: Click Yes to restart. The following dialogue box will appear:

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Contents Multi-Interface Ethernet Serial Servers Manual Documentation Number ESP901-9024105m Table of Contents Using Console Mode Features IntroductionPaired Mode Direct IP ModeVirtual COM Mode Communication ModesSerial Server Configuration Hardware SetupSoftware Installation Serial Server Quick Start GuideInstall Virtual COM Ports on PC Check CommunicationsPackage Checklist ESP901/ESP902 Connections, Indicators and Reset SwitchMaking the Hardware Connections DIP Switches Serial Server/Port Operational ModesSerial Ports RS-232 Mode Console ModeUpgrade Mode RS-422 ModeSerial Server Serial Port Connector Pin-outs DTEAutomatic Installation Installing the Vlinx ESP SoftwareSoftware Installation Manual InstallationUpdating an Existing Installation Opening the ESP ManagerUsing ESP Manager Hardware SetupSoftware Setup Software Overview MenusSerial Server / Virtual COM Lists Search for ServersServer Icons Pane Status BarConfigure Server Properties Search Vlinx ESP Dialogue BoxRestarting Dialogue Box Description of the Server Properties Configuring the Serial Server PropertiesPassword Server NameGateway IP AddressNetmask MAC AddressConnection Mode Serial TimeoutTCP Alive Timeout Flow ControlPort Status Serial Port ModeUpdate/Save TCP/UDP PortFollowing dialogue box will appear Web Server Installing Virtual COM Ports Virtual COM Port InstallationMatching the Serial Server and Virtual COM Port Settings Windows Logo Testing WindowVlinx ESP COM3 Properties Window Removing the Virtual COM Port using Device Manager Removing Virtual COM PortsRemoving the Virtual COM port with ESP Manager Control Panel Window Upgrading Via ESP Manager Upgrading the Serial Server FirmwareDownloading the Firmware Preparing the SoftwareUsing Console Mode Console Mode SetupNavigating the Configuration Menus Using a Password Saving and Restarting the ConfigurationUsing the WEB Server Setting Server PropertiesWeb Server Operation Using Telnet Configuration Using TelnetNavigating the Configuration Menu Telnet Configuration Screens Technical Data ESP901 and ESP902Dhcp Serial Server DB-9 Pin-outs in RS-232 Mode RS-232 Straight-through Cable ConnectionsRS-232 Crossover null modem Cable Connections RS-232 Crossover DB-9 to DB-25 Conversion Connections RS-232 DTE Loopback ConnectionsSerial Server DB-9 Pin-outs in RS-422 Mode Appendix B RS-422 ConnectionsLoopback Connections for RS-422 Serial Server DB-9 Pin-out in RS-485 Mode Appendix C RS-485 ConnectionsStandard Ethernet Cable RJ-45 Pin-out Crossover Ethernet Cable RJ-45 Pin-outElectronics October
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