Task 4: Finding the VTrak’s IP Address

Task 4: Finding the VTrak’s IP Address

You must first set up a serial connection between the VTrak and your PC. Then you can run Microsoft HyperTerminal to access the VTrak’s command line interface (CLI) to find the IP address.

This procedure requires the RJ11-to-DB9 serial data cable supplied with the VTrak and includes the following actions:

•Setting up a Serial Connection (page 9)

•Accessing the VTrak’s CLI (page 9)

Setting up a Serial Connection

To set up a serial connection:

1.Attach the RJ11 end of the serial data cable to the RJ11 serial connector on one of the controllers.

2.Attach the DB9 end of the serial data cable to a serial port on the PC.

Figure 6. The VTrak serial connector

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RJ11 Serial Connector

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Accessing the VTrak’s CLI

To access the VTrak’s CLI:

1.Change your terminal emulation program settings to match the following specifications:

•Bits per second: 115200

•Data bits: 8

•Parity: None

•Stop bits: 1

•Flow control: none

2.Start your PC’s terminal VT100 or ANSI emulation program.

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