Quatech Serial Device Server manual

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Serial Device Server

User’s Manual

QUATECH, INC.

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Quatech Device Server

User’s Manual P/N: 940-0183-153

Manual Revision 1.53

Contents

Main CONNECT WITH RELIABILITY Serial Device Server Users Manual Page Table of contents Figures Tables Page Introduction Understanding how virtual communication ports work Understanding MAC and IP addresses and port numbers 00:0B:28:12:34:56 Identifying operating modes Identifying Quatechs SDS product line System requirements Features Protocol support Wi-Fi implementation TCP socket services IntelliSock Getting started Unpacking your SDS Identifying parts Understanding LED codes Locating serial and network ports RS-232 signal description RJ-45 four-wire mode RS-422/485 signal description Page Making connections Enabling Wi-Fi Device Servers Page Installing the device drivers Step 1 Turn on the power to your computer system. This is the client PC in which the SDS Step 2 Insert the Quatech SDS installation CD- Step 3 The CD-ROM should launch automatically. Step 4 From the Main Menu, select Install SDS. The Quatech Install Wizard launches and Step 5 Click the Next button to continue. The Prepare to Install screen displays. Step 6 Connect the Ethernet port on your SDS to Step 7 Connect power to the SDS. Connect the cable attached to the power Step 8 Confirm that the SDS is ready to proceed. The Status LED to the left of the power Step 9 Click the Next button to search for device Step 10 When the search is completed, look in the Step 11 One of two possible screens displays: Step 12 Select one of two options: Step 13 Press Next to continue. Step 14 Press the Next button to run the IP Step 15 Depending on whether the test passes or Step 16 Note the TCP/IP configuration parameters. Step 17 The Internet Protocol Properties (TCP/IP) Step 18 Key in any necessary changes to the: Step 19 Press Send to send your changes to the Step 20 Press OK to restart the SDS and make Step 21 When the Status light glows green, press Step 22 Press the Next button to continue. The Rerun network connectivity test pop- Step 23 Press the OK button to continue. The Network Connectivity Test screen Step 24 Press the Next button to run the IP Step 25 Depending on whether the test passes or Step Procedure Description Step 26 Press the Next button to continue. The Install the Device Drivers screen displays. Continue with Step 27. Step Procedure Description Step 27 Press the Next button to continue. The Installation Complete screen displays. Continue with Step 28. Step 28 Step 29 Win NT Device Manager Win NT Changing port numbers Uninstalling your SDS Uninstalling from Windows XP/2000 Uninstalling from Windows NT4 Alternative installation steps Step 30 The Reconfigure the Serial Device Server Step 31 Select one of the following options: Step 32 The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties Step 33 Key in any necessary changes to the: Step 34 Press Send to send your changes to the Step 35 Press OK to restart the SDS and make Step 36 When the Status light glows green, press Step 37 Depending on your path to this step, one Step 38 If you are satisfied with the parameters, Step 39 Press OK. The Network Connectivity Test screen Step 40 Press Yes to have the DHCP server assign Step 41 Press the Next button. The Search network for Serial Device Step 42 Select one of the following options: Step 43 Connect the Ethernet port on your SDS to Step 44 Connect power to the SDS and confirm Step 45 Select one of the three following options: Step 46 Locate the target subnets default Step 47 Enter the target subnets default gateway Step 48 Select one of two options: Step 49 Connect the SDS to a local hub or switch. Use a standard Ethernet cable to connect Step 50 Connect power to the SDS. Connect the cable attached to the power Step 51 Confirm that the SDS is ready to proceed. The Status LED to the left of the power Step 52 Click the Next button to continue. The Search network for Serial Device Step 53 Locate and highlight your SDS device. Step 54 Enter the IP address for your SDS in the Step 55 Select one of the following options: Configuring the SDS using the Web interface Page Setting network parameters Setting TCP/IP (LAN) and Wi-Fi (Wireless) parameters Page Page Page Page Setting SNMP parameters Page Page Viewing the serial port parameters Setting serial port parameters Setting Normal operating mode parameters Page Page Setting Tunneling operating mode parameters Page Page Setting Raw TCP operating mode parameters Page Page Setting Auto TCP operating mode parameters Page Page Page Setting Raw UDP operating mode parameters Page Page Page Page Running diagnostic tests Using the Port Status screen Running the Ping test Checking wireless status Performing administrative functions Managing users Page Giving the SDS a descriptive name Upgrading firmware Contacting Quatech Troubleshooting and Maintaining an SDS Troubleshooting an SDS 1. Make sure that the power source is properly 2. Make sure the power adapter is connected to a 3. Contact Quatech tech support. 1. Is subnet mask OK? 2. Is Gateway address OK? 3. Is IP address OK? 1. No: Correct the PC setup and then 2. Yes: Contact Quatech tech support. 1. No: Install and use supported browser. 2. Yes: Contact Quatech tech support. Page Maintaining an SDS Operating conditions Handling the SDS Moving the SDS Cleaning the SDS Appendix A Specifications Size LAN interface 10/100 Base T (IEEE 802.3), auto-negotiation and auto MDI/MDIX. Serial interface Signals: Transmitter outputs Receiver inputs: Surge suppression option Protocols and software Quatech provides several ways to manage and configure SDS after Management IP configuration Communication modes Client OS support Device drivers provided for Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Hardware Processor: Freescale / Motorola Power PC Switches All models: Indicators 4- and 8-port models: Page Appendix B Declaration of Conformity Page Appendix C Warranty information