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CONFIGURE THE COMMUNICATIONS TAB
1. Connection Type: Specify the type of connection between the device driver and the access control device.
Direct Serial: The device is connected using an RS-232 to RS-422 converter or using an RS-422 PC serial port.
Internet Protocol: The device is connected to the serial port on a networked device.
Modem: This feature is reserved for future development.
2. Settings: Complete the instructions provided below for the appropriate connection type specified in Step 1. The settings must match the
settings specified within the access control device. Refer to the access control device documentation for information on configuring the
device’s internal settings.
Direct Serial Settings
Figure 138. Communications Tab for Access Control Device Serial Settings
a. Select the VMX300(-E) COM port the access control device is connected to from the drop-down box. This is the COM port on the
workstation that the Access Control driver runs on.
b. The remaining settings must match the values set in the access control device.
Internet Protocol Settings
Figure 139. Communications Tab for Access Control Device IP Settings
a. Local IP: The local IP is the IP address of the computer that the Access Control Device driver runs on. Select the local IP from the drop-
down box.
b. Local Port: The local port is the port the Access Control Device driver uses to transmit commands. Enter the local port.