Advantech EKI-1352, EKI-1351 manual Configuration Utility Overview

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3.1Configuration Utility Overview

EKI-1351/1352 provides an easy-to-use configuration utility to configure your serial device server through an Ethernet connection. For secure administration, it can also restrict the access rights for configuration to only one host PC to enhance network security. With this secure function enabled, other PCs will not have permission for configuration. After the installation program on the Advantech INET Series Driver Utility CD-ROM is finished, the serial device servers will be ready for use and configure.

Advantech Serial Device Server Configuration Utility is an excellent device server management tool. You can connect and configure the local and remote Advantech serial device servers easily. Moreover, Virtual COM port will be enabled in the same utility. Using this utility, you can:

„Configure the network settings (you can set the IP address, Gateway address, and Subnet mask)

„View and set the serial port parameters ( configure operating mode, baud rate, serial port settings and operating mode settings)

„Perform diagnostic tests (virtual COM port testing, port status list)

„Perform administrative functions (export and import the serial device server setting, manage access IP, a descriptive name, upgrade firmware)

„Configure COM port redirector(virtual COM port)

There are four major areas in this new serial device server configuration utility.

1.Device Server List Area: All devices will be searched and listed in this area. You can arrange different favorite group and virtual COM ports.

2.Device Server Information Area: Click on the serial device server or move cur- sor to the serial device server, the related information will be shown on this area.

3.Configuration Area: Click on the item on the Device Server List Area, the config- uration page will display on the area.

4.Quick Tool Area: Useful management functions shortcut.

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Contents EKI-1351/1352 Product Warranty 2 years Copyright AcknowledgementsSafety Instructions Declaration of ConformityTechnical Support and Assistance FCC Class BSafety Precaution Static Electricity Contents Setting COM Redirector Appendix aChapter Introduction Features SpecificationsPackage Check List Getting Started Understanding EKI-1351/1352 Product DescriptionNormal Mode COM Port Redirector Virtual COM PortMulti-Access Mode Shared COM port mode Multi-Access ModeTCP Server Mode TCP Client ModeUDP Server/Client Mode Serial Tunneling ModeControl Mode LED Indicators HardwareDimensions Units mm EKI-1351 and EKI-1352Back View of EKI-1351/1352 Choosing the Location Connecting HardwarePanel/Wall Mounting DIN Rail Mounting 12 DIN-rail StepWireless Connection Power ConnectionSerial Device Server Configuration Utility Serial ConnectionPage Getting Started Page Configuration Configuration Utility Overview Discovering Serial Device Servers Auto SearchingPage Configuration Clear Device List and Search Again Manual AppendingSetting Ethernet Parameters Ethernet BasicWireless Basic Information Wireless BasicsAssociation Information Wireless Basic Settings Site Survey Wireless Authentication Page Wireless Advanced Beacon IntervalSetting Serial Parameters RTS ThresholdFragment Threshold Preamble TypeSetting Serial Port Parameters Setting Virtual COM Operating Mode Parameters Configuration Setting TCP/UDP Server/Client Operating Mode Parameters Configuration Setting Control Operating Mode Parameters AT Commands List Security Configuration Accessible FunctionFulfilling Administrator Functions Port MonitorImport/Export Serial Port Setting Locate Serial DeviceRestore to Factory Default Settings Lock DeviceUpgrading the Firmware Configuration Page Setting COM Redirector Setting COM RedirectorVirtual COM port Auto MappingSetting COM Redirector Manual Mapping Auto Reconnect Property Manual Direct Mapping Virtual COM Port Remove the Virtual COM PortRunning Diagnostic Test Page Appendix a Diagnostic Ad hoc Mode With wireless moduleDiagnostic Infrastructure Mode Without wireless module
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