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7. Operation
This section discusses the procedures for connecting and disconnecting ports, and
describes the various port modes.
Note: The Web Browser Interface cannot be used to connect or disconnect
ports. In order to connect or disconnect ports, you must access command
mode via the Text Interface.
7.1. Any-to-Any Mode
Any-to-Any Mode Ports can be connected to other Any-to-Any, Passive, Buffer, or
Modem Mode ports by accessing command mode via the Text Interface and issuing
the /C Command. All ports can be configured for +Any-to-Any Mode, and it is also the
default mode for Ports 1 and 2.
7.1.1. Port Connection and Disconnection
The RSM allows communication between devices without the requirement that both
ports use the same communication parameters.
7.1.1.1. Connecting Ports
Two different types of connections can be made between RSM ports; Resident
Connections and Third Party Connections.
• Resident Connections: Your resident port issues a /C command to connect to a
second port. For example, Port 4 issues the /C command to connect to Port 5.
• Third Party Connections: (Supervisor Only) Your resident port issues a /C
command to create a connection between two other ports. For example, Port 1 is
your resident port, and Port 1 issues a command to connect Port 2 to Port 3.
Notes:
• Third Party Connections can only be initiated by accounts and ports that
permit Supervisor commands.
• The RS232 Ports cannot employ the /C command to initiate a connection to
the Network Port.
• If your account does not permit Supervisor commands, you will only be able
to connect to ports allowed by your account. Accounts with Supervisor
access are allowed to connect to all RS232 ports.