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Using Console Mode
Chapter 9: USING CONSOLE MODE
Before the Serial Server is installed on a LAN the Console Mode can be used to change the settings from the defaults. The Serial Server is shipped in the
Note:
See Chapter 5 for details of each Server Property Settings.
Console Mode Setup
Step 1: Apply power to the Serial Server. The power and ready LED will light.
Step 2: Using a VT100 Terminal emulation program (typically HyperTerminal in Windows) open the computer COM port
connected to the(via an
Step 3: In the HyperTerminal Port Settings window set:
oBaud rate: 9600 o Data bits: 8
o Parity: None
o Stop bits: 1
o Flow control: None Click OK
Step 4: Ensure all the DIP switches are in the ON position.
Step 5: To view the Configuration Menu, press the space bar. The menu will appear within a few seconds.
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Using Console Mode
Navigating the Configuration Menus
There are six Console Mode screens: Server, Network, Serial Mode, Operation, Monitor and Configuration. Tab, Back Space and arrow keys can be used to highlight the desired function on the screen list. Pressing Enter moves the cursor to the first field with the current screen. The configuration fields can be changed by pressing Enter and selecting from the list that appears. The Escape key moves the cursor back to the screen list. Pressing the Space Bar refreshes the page.
Figure 50. Console Mode Configuration Screens
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