logging in & initial setup
8.Click [Auto Search Loop].
J Searches and displays all devices found in the local network. Devices already added are indicated as checked in the Whether to use column.
If the operating system is Windows Vista, Auto Search Loop function requires disabling the Windows Firewall. (Select the [Exception] tab in [Control Panel] > [Security Center] > [Windows Firewall]. Click [Add Programs] to install SAMS Basic.)
9.Select a device to be added to the loop from the search result and use the down arrow key
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Column Name | Descriptions |
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IP address | Enter the IP address of the added device. |
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Subnet Mask | Enter the Subnet Mask of the added device. |
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Gateway | Enter the Gateway address of the added device. |
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Port | Enter the port number for the communication with the added device. It is recommended to use the default 5000. |
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Baud Rate | Enter the baud rate of the network converter, which means communication speed. |
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10.Click [Apply] to apply the changes.
11.Click Save <
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12.When “Restart the Communication Server?” message appears, click [Yes(Y)].
J If SAMS Communication Server Basic is running and site configuration is properly done, communication server will restart normally. If SAMS Communication Server Basic is not running or the site information is improperly configured, communication server may fail to restart.