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Introduction
Serial Server Quick Start Guide
For descriptive purposes this Quick Start Guide considers a typical configuration consisting of a PC connected via an Ethernet LAN to an ESP901 or ESP902 Serial Server connected to the
Hardware Setup
Figure 2. Typical Hardware Setup
Step 1: Connect the Serial Server to the network using a standard network cable.
Step 2: Connect the Serial Server to the
Note:
If the serial device is configured as a DCE use a
Step 3: Set all the DIP switches to the OFF position.
Step 4: Apply power to the Serial Server.
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Introduction
Software Installation
Using the CD included with the Serial Server, install the VLINX ESP Manager software on the configuring computer.
Serial Server Configuration
Step 1: Open the ESP Manager software. It will automatically search for any reachable (ESP90x) Serial Servers. A list of all Serial Servers connected to the LAN will appear in the Serial Server List window.
Step 2: Double click the desired Serial Server port on the list to bring up the Server Properties configuration screen.
Figure 3. The Server Properties Window
Step 3: Change the Server Properties as required.
•Enable DHCP to allow the Serial Server to generate its own IP address
OR
•Obtain appropriate static IP, Netmask and Gateway addresses from your Network Administrator
(recommended)
•Set the Serial Port Mode property to
•Set Baud Rate, Data/Parity/Stop, and Flow Control to match the configuration of the serial device connected to the Serial Server port
Step 4: When the parameters have been set, click Update. Following the prompts in the dialogue boxes, Restart the Serial Server and Search all reachable servers again.
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