HP Client Bridge M111 manual Serial port connector, To connect a serial device

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Working with the M111

Connecting serial devices

For complete instructions on how to configure this scenario, see Scenario 3: Connecting a serial device to a wireless network on page 2-11.

The M111 can also connect to a TCP host via Port 1. For example, in this scenario the host computer is on the network connected to Port 1.

					Host computer
			Port	1	TCP/IP
	cable		Port		TCP/IP
Serial	cable	Serial	Port		network
			Port


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If you enable the Drop wireless link when port 1 is connected feature, the M111 can automatically switch between port 1 and the wireless link. See Port control on page 3-26.

Note	The M111 only supports one serial over TCP connection.

Serial port connector

The M111 features a standard serial port with DB-9 (female) connector. Pin assignments are as follows:

To connect a serial device

This procedure describes how to configure all available options that are available when connecting a serial device to the M111.

1.Connect the serial device to the serial port on the M111 using a standard straight-through serial cable.

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Contents ProCurve 5400zl Switches HP ProCurve M111 Client Bridge Page HP ProCurve M111 Client Bridge Publication Number Contents Working with the M111 Field descriptions To assign a management address Resetting to factory defaults Regulatory informationViii Introduction Important terms About this guideProducts covered ConventionsCommands and program listings Example DescriptionKey features Introducing the M111 Client BridgeSafety information Professional Installation RequiredServicing HP ProCurve Networking support Online documentationBefore contacting support Getting started Scenario 1 Connecting wired devices to a wireless network Deploying the M111Overview Configuration procedure Configure your computerConnect to the M111 Passwords Select Network DNSConfigure a station profile Connect the wired computers to the M111  The printer is configured with a static IP address Configure MAC cloning options Connect the wired device to the M111 Scenario 3 Connecting a serial device to a wireless network Configure the serial connection Getting started Getting started Working with the M111 802.1X certificates Certificate stores Certificate usage About passwords Management toolStarting the management tool Customizing management tool settings Manager and Operator accountsPasswords Security policies SecurityIP address configuration Web serverAuto-refresh To configure IP addressing Radio configuration Wireless rangeTo configure the radio Wireless modeRestrict channels to Antenna selection Fast roaming threshold Fast roaming delta thresholdFast roaming threshold count Scan channel delayFast scan channel delay Minimum SNR thresholdTransmit power control Using station profiles to establish a wireless linkAdvanced wireless settings RTS thresholdWorking with the M111 To add or edit a station profile GeneralKey source Wireless securityWireless protection EAP methodWorking with the M111 Encryption type Quality of serviceViewing APs in the neighborhood Ap1certificate or ap2certificateConfiguring Quality of Service QoS Access categoryField descriptions QoS settings in a station profile Priority mechanisms802.1p Differentiated Services DiffServ Very-high, high, normal, low priorityTo define an IP QoS profile DisabledCreating IP QoS profiles Upstream DiffServ taggingProfile name Connecting serial devicesSettings Protocol Start port/ End portSerial port connector To connect a serial deviceMode Transmit timeoutIdle timeout Remote IP addressParity bit Drop wireless link when port 1 is connectedData bits Stop bitsTx kbytes DNS configurationConnection time Rx kbytesOverride dynamically assigned DNS servers DNS switch on server failureDynamically assigned DNS servers ServerHandling unsupported traffic DNS switch overEnable the Redirect unsupported traffic to option To forward unsupported trafficCloning the address of a wired device IP forwardingLimitations Wireless access to the M111 when MAC cloning is active Enabling Ethernet MAC cloningSnmp agent UDP port Setting up management traffic interceptionManagement tool TCP port Select Management SnmpSnmp notifications UDP port Using filters to restrict wireless trafficEnable the Wireless traffic filters option Remote log UDP portAssigning a management address To assign a management addressSnmp Attributes V1/v2c communitiesV3 users Managing certificates Notification receiversInstall 802.1X Install TLS client certificatePassword 802.1X certificates802.1X Trusted CA certificates Certificate stores802.1X Manage TLS client certificates 802.1X Manage CA certificatesInstalling a new CA certificate Trusted CA certificate storeCA certificate import formats Certificate and private key store END CertificateDefault installed private key/public key certificate chains Specify the Pkcs #12 passwordCertificate usage Changing the certificate assigned to a service About certificate warningsConfiguration file management Manual configuration file managementBackup configuration Reset configuration Restore configurationScheduled operations Software updates Select Install Performing an immediate software updatePerforming a scheduled update Enable Scheduled installWorking with the M111 Regulatory information Manufacturers FCC Declaration of Conformity Statement Countries of Operation & Conditions of Use Operation Using 5 GHz Channels in the European Community GHz OperationIndoor or outdoor use 1000 124, 128, 132, 136 Supported External Antennas5470 Antenna Band GHzDGT LPD Low Power Device Statement Resetting to factory defaults Using the Reset button Using the management toolHow it works Page Technology for better business outcomes