Mega System Tech RS232 Networking with NET101, NET101 using a Virtual COM Port in Windows mode

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Chapter 1: Introduction

Section 2. Networking with NET101

NET101 gives the user two options when it comes to Network connection. The user may choose to manage and control the various serial devices over Internet using windows Virtual COM port function (refer to Fig 1). In this configuration, a NET101 is connected to a serial device. The user can then manage and control each of these serial devices over LAN.

Fig.1 NET101 using a Virtual COM Port in Windows mode

To extend this further, the user may opt to have a One-on-One configuration (refer to Fig. 2). One of these 2 NET101 needs to be configured in Master mode, and the other is configured in Slave mode.

Fig.2 NET101 a One-on-One Communication Diagram

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Contents Copyright Information Technical Support and Contact InformationContents Features IntroductionNET101 using a Virtual COM Port in Windows mode Networking with NET101Package Contents NET101 DescriptionNET101 DB-9 Pin Assignment NET101 DB-9 PIN Assignment DB-9 Pin No RS-232 RS-422 RS-485RxD TxD TxD+NET101 Indicators Color Condition / DescriptionInstallation Procedure NET101 installation flowchartHardware Installation Installation ProcedureNET101 Using Netility to Setup IP & Update Firmware Installing NetilityUsing Netility Network SelectionConfigure IPAddressNetility Password Upgrade FirmwareAdvanced About RefreshConfigure NET101 by WEB Browser Information Configuration HelpIntroduction NET101 Web Manager InterfaceConfiguration InformationSystem Information Network StatusNetwork IP AddressIii. Ethernet Ii. DNS Server IPIv. Dynamic DNS NET101 PPPoE setting PPPoEWEB / Telnet NET101 WEB / Telnet Settings System TimeConnection Mode DescriptionConnect Status Iii. Operation Mode Mode Type Description Mode Type DescriptionIi. Connection Type Connection Status Description Choose DescriptionEvent Log Method 1 Using Netility Appendix a Update NET101 FirmwareMethod 2 Using FTP Ftp//adminpassword@192.168.50.179 Method 3 Using IE BrowserFtp//192.168.50.179 Appendix a Methods to Update NET101 Firmware Appendix B NET101 Virtual COM Port Appendix B NET101 Virtual COM Port