Introduction

Applications

The WiPort device server connects serial devices such as those listed below to wireless and Ethernet networks using the IP protocol family.

‹Remote sensing

‹CNC controllers

‹Data collection devices

‹Telecommunications equipment

‹Data display devices

‹Security alarms and access control devices

‹Time clocks and terminals

Protocol Support

The WiPort device server uses the TCP/IP protocol stack for network communications. Other supported protocols include:

‹ARP, UDP, TCP, ICMP, Telnet, TFTP, AutoIP, DHCP, HTTP, and SNMP for network communications and management.

‹TCP, UDP, and Telnet for connections to the serial port.

‹TFTP for firmware and web page updates.

‹IP for addressing, routing, and data block handling over the network.

‹User Datagram Protocol (UDP) for typical datagram applications in which devices interact with other devices without maintaining a point-to-point connection.

‹SMTP for e-mail transmission.

Configuration Methods

For the unit to operate correctly on a network, it must have a unique IP address on the network. There are three basic methods for logging into the device server and assigning IP addresses (as well as setting other configurable parameters):

DeviceInstaller: Configure the ports and other features on the WiPort using a

Graphical User Interface (GUI) on a PC attached to a network. (See 3: Configuration using DeviceInstaller.)

Web-Manager: Through a web interface, configure the WiPort and its settings using

the WiPort’s Web-Manager. (See 4: Configuration using Web-Manager.)

Serial & Telnet Ports: There are two approaches to accessing Serial Mode. Make a Telnet connection to the network port (9999) or connect a terminal (or a PC running a terminal emulation program) to the unit’s serial port. (See 5: Configuration via Serial Mode or Telnet Port.)

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