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

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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