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Connection pages
utilities. Upon exiting BridgeTools, the COM port
will return to its previous setting.
To connect to the FibreBridge, select the
appropriate COM port. If no choices are available,
the bios or operating system may not be
configured for a serial port. Refer to your
computer or OS manuals for instructions. Once
this is done, configure the remaining serial port
settings.
The default values for the FibreBridge are:
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Baud Rate = 9600
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Data Bits = 8
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Parity = None
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Stop Bits = 1
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Flow Control = None
If a link cannot be established, BridgeTools will
time out and an error message will be displayed.
If this happens, verify the following items:
➔
The FibreBridge(s) is powered up
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Cables have a secure connection. Make
sure a crossover serial cable is being used.
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The COM port on the computer is
configured properly.
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Hyperlink or some other serial program is
able to communicate between the
FibreBridge and the computer.