6. Network Bridge Function

6. Network Bridge Function

This projector is equipped with the NETWORK BRIDGE function to perform mutual conversion of a network protocol and a serial interface.

By making use of the NETWORK BRIDGE function, a computer that is connected to the projector via wireless or wired LAN is able to control an external device via RS-232C communication using the projector as a network terminal.

TCP/IP data

Protocol change

Serial data

Wired LAN

 

RS-232C

LAN cable

RS-232C cable

Computer

 

External device

Wireless LAN

 

 

LAN port

 

 

USB TYPE A port

CONTROL port

 

6.1 Connecting devices

1)Connect the projector’s LAN port to the computer’s LAN port with a LAN cable, or insert the USB wireless adapter into the USB TYPE A port.

2)Connect the projector’s CONTROL port and the device’s RS-232C port with an RS-232C cable, for RS-232C communication.

NOTE • Before connecting the devices, read the manuals for the devices to ensure the connection.

For RS-232C connection, check the specifications of each port and use the suitable cable. (Connection to the ports in the Operating Guide - Technical)

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Dukane 8930, 8937, 8931W, 8929W, 8755N Network Bridge Function, Connecting devices, LAN port USB Type a port Control port

8929W, 8930, 8755N, 8931W, 8937 specifications

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