Table of Contents

 

5.4

Search for Servers

30

 

5.5

Configure Server Properties

31

6.

Configuring the Serial Server Properties

32

7.

Installing Virtual COM Ports

38

 

7.1

Virtual COM Port Installation

38

 

7.2

Matching the Serial Server and Virtual COM Port Settings

40

8.

Removing Virtual COM Ports

42

 

8.1

Using Serial Server Manager

42

 

8.2

Using Device Manager

42

9.

Upgrading the Serial Server Firmware

45

 

9.1

Downloading the Firmware

45

 

9.2

Upgrading via Serial Server Manager

45

 

 

9.2.1

Preparing the Software

45

 

 

9.2.2

Upgrading the Firmware

45

10.

Using Console Mode

47

11.

Using the Web Server

50

12.

Using Telnet

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53

Appendix A. RS-232 Connections

55

 

A.1

2- and 4-Port Serial Server DB9 Pinout in RS-232 Mode

55

 

A.2

1-Port Serial Server Terminal Block Pinout in RS-232 Mode

55

Appendix B. RS-422/485 Connections

56

 

B.1

2-Port and 4-Port Serial Server DB9 Pinout in RS-422 Mode

56

 

B.2

1-Port Serial Server Terminal Block Pinout in RS-422 Mode

57

Appendix C. RS-485 Connections

58

 

C.1

1-, 2-, or 4-Port Serial Server DB9 Pinout in RS-485H (Two-Wire, Half-Duplex) Mode

58

 

C.2

1-, 2-, or 4-Port Serial Server DB9 Pinout in RS-485F (Four-Wire, Full-Duplex) Mode

58

 

C.3

1-Port Serial Server Terminal Block Pinout in RS-485F (Four-Wire, Full-Duplex) Mode

59

Appendix D. Network Connections

60

 

D.1

Standard Ethernet Cable RJ-45 Pinout

60

 

D.2

Crossover Ethernet Cable RJ-45 Pinout

61

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Black Box LES401A, LES402A, LES404A, 1-, 2-, and 4-Port Industrial Ethernet Serial Servers manual Using Telnet

LES402A, LES401A, LES404A, 1-, 2-, and 4-Port Industrial Ethernet Serial Servers specifications

The Black Box LES402A, LES404A, and LES401A are robust industrial Ethernet serial servers designed to facilitate seamless communication between serial devices and Ethernet networks. These devices come in various configurations, including 1-port, 2-port, and 4-port options, making them suitable for a wide range of applications.

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