Gefen EXT-IP-2-RS2322 RS-232 and IP Configuration, Configuration using the Gefen Discovery Tool

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Advanced Operation

RS-232 and IP Configuration

Configuration using the Gefen Discovery Tool

When using the IP to 2 x RS-232 Converter for the first time, it is recommended that the unit be configured using the Gefen Discovery Tool. The Gefen Discovery Tool is free software that is available from the Support > Downloads section of the Gefen Web site.

1.Download the Gefen Discovery Tool from the Gefen Web site. Extract the files from the .zip file and follow the installation and configuration instructions in the included

User Manual.

2.Connect the IP to 2 x RS-232 Converter to the network.

3.Use the Gefen Discovery Tool to identify the unit on the network.

4.Refer to the Gefen Discovery Tool User Manual for important information on setting the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, HTTP listening port, and Telnet listening port.

The following table lists the diefault IP settings for the IP to 2 x RS-232 Converter.

Description

IP Address / Port

Description

IP Address / Port

IP Address

192.168.1.72

UDP Port

23

Subnet

255.255.255.0

Local UDP Port

50007

Gateway

192.168.1.254

Remote UDP IP

192.168.1.255

HTTP Port

80

Remote UDP Port

50008

5.After the IP settings have been set, make sure to click the Save button in the Gefen

Discovery Tool to save the changes. After saving the changes, click the Reboot button to reboot the unit.

6.Launch a Web browser and enter the IP address, that was assigned to the

IP to 2 x RS-232 Converter, in the address bar to access the Web interface.

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IP to RS-232 Important Safety Instructions Warranty Information Contacting Gefen Technical Support Operating Notes Web siteFeatures and Packing List FeaturesPacking List Vii Table of Contents Page Page Getting Started IP to 2xRS-232 Converter IntroductionIntroduction Installation Sample Wiring DiagramConnection Instructions Page Page Advanced Operation RS-232 and IP Configuration Configuration using the Gefen Discovery ToolConfiguration using RS-232 Diagram 2.1 Configuration using a null-modem cableInformation Commands Commands #help ExampleAdvanced Operation #setadddelim #setdevicedescr #setenddel #setgateway #sethttpport #setipadd #setnetmask #setsendbytecnt #setsendtimeout #setserialdescr #setserialmode #setserialparams Baud Rate = 19200 Bps Line Delay = 1000 ms #setstartdel #settcpbrport #settcptermport #settelnetpass #setudpbrport #setudpechobr #setudpport #setudpremotebr #setudprip #setudprport #showdelprms #showdevicedescr #showipconfig #showme #showserialdescr #showserialmode #showserialparams #showtelnetpass #showverdata #systemwidereset Param1 Value#usediscovery #usetcpaccess #usetcptermpass #useudpaccess #useudpecho Using the built-in Web Interface Web InterfaceHelp Select RS-232 Port RS-232 ModeRS-232 DescriptionParity Baud RateData Bits Stop BitsLine Delay ms Force Send msForce Send bytes Start Delimiter Value Add Delimiters to data sentUse Start Delimiter Use End DelimiterEnd Delimiter Value TCP PortUDP Local Port Destination Port Set DefaultsDestination IP UDP EchoMode Network tabMAC Address IP AddressGateway Http PortOld Password Enable TCP AccessRequire Password on Connect User NameNew Password Confirm PasswordTerminal Port Enable UDP Access Enable UDP EchoUDP Port Enable Discovery Destination UDP IP AddressDestination UDP Port Restore Download Download Current ConfigurationBrowse... Restore Configuration System tabFactory Reset Browse... Firmware UpdateUpdate ResetPage Appendix Default Settings RS-232 SettingsIP Settings NetworkSpecifications Connectors, Indicators, and Controls RS-232Page Nordhoff St., Chatsworth CA