B&B Electronics RS-485 manual Configuring the Serial Server Properties, Server Name, Serial Number

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Server Properties Configuration

Chapter 5: CONFIGURING THE SERIAL SERVER PROPERTIES

The VLINX Serial Server can be configured using any of four different user interfaces: the ESP Manager software, Console Mode, Telnet or the Web Server. The Server Properties described in this chapter can be changed from any of these user interfaces.

Server Properties Configuration

Description of the Server Properties

Figure 30. ESP Manager Server Properties Window

Server Name

This field displays the name that has been assigned to the Serial Server. A new Server Name of up to 16 characters can be entered. If more than one Serial Server is connected on the LAN it is recommended that a new name be assigned to each. When the ESP Manager finds a Serial Server on the LAN it displays the server name and IP Address allowing the user to distinguish between Serial Servers.

 

 

 

 

Serial Number

 

 

 

 

 

 

Each Serial Server has a unique serial number. This is fixed and

 

 

 

 

 

cannot be changed.

 

 

 

 

 

Password

 

 

 

 

 

 

Entering a password activates a security feature on the Serial Server.

 

 

 

 

 

Once a password is entered it will be required to access the menu and

 

 

 

 

 

make changes.

 

 

 

 

 

DHCP

 

 

Figure 29. The Four Methods of Configuring Server Properties

 

 

 

DHCP servers are a part of numerous LAN management systems. The

 

 

 

DHCP field provides two choices: Disable and Enable. Disable is the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

normal, or default, setting. When enabled, the Serial Server will send a

 

 

 

 

 

DHCP request to the DHCP server, which will assign a dynamic IP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Multi-Interface Ethernet Serial Servers Manual Documentation Number ESP901-9024105m Table of Contents Using Console Mode Features IntroductionDirect IP Mode Virtual COM ModePaired Mode Communication ModesHardware Setup Software InstallationSerial Server Configuration Serial Server Quick Start GuideInstall Virtual COM Ports on PC Check CommunicationsMaking the Hardware Connections Package ChecklistESP901/ESP902 Connections, Indicators and Reset Switch Serial Ports DIP SwitchesSerial Server/Port Operational Modes Console Mode Upgrade ModeRS-232 Mode RS-422 ModeSerial Server Serial Port Connector Pin-outs DTEInstalling the Vlinx ESP Software Software InstallationAutomatic Installation Manual InstallationUpdating an Existing Installation Opening the ESP ManagerSoftware Setup Using ESP ManagerHardware Setup Software Overview MenusSearch for Servers Server Icons PaneSerial Server / Virtual COM Lists Status BarConfigure Server Properties Search Vlinx ESP Dialogue BoxRestarting Dialogue Box Configuring the Serial Server Properties PasswordDescription of the Server Properties Server NameIP Address NetmaskGateway MAC AddressSerial Timeout TCP Alive TimeoutConnection Mode Flow ControlSerial Port Mode Update/SavePort Status 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 with ESP Manager Removing the Virtual COM Port using Device ManagerRemoving Virtual COM Ports Control Panel Window Upgrading the Serial Server Firmware Downloading the FirmwareUpgrading Via ESP Manager Preparing the SoftwareNavigating the Configuration Menus Using Console ModeConsole Mode Setup Using a Password Saving and Restarting the ConfigurationUsing the WEB Server Setting Server PropertiesWeb Server Operation Navigating the Configuration Menu Using TelnetConfiguration Using Telnet Telnet Configuration Screens Technical Data ESP901 and ESP902Dhcp RS-232 Crossover null modem Cable Connections Serial Server DB-9 Pin-outs in RS-232 ModeRS-232 Straight-through 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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