User's Manual

Overview
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3 Overview
The Kramer FC-8 is a serial-to-wireless and wireless-to-serial LAN device
server that acts as a bridge for connecting serial devices to an 802.11b/g
wireless LAN.
The FC-8 supports TCP/UDP sockets, a Web server with Web site, and
WEP, WPA, WPA2 Wi-Fi encryption. The FC-8 is housed in a Kramer
TOOLS enclosure, and is powered by a 12V DC power supply.
Any legacy Kramer device that has an RS-232 connection can be wirelessly
controlled over the customer’s LAN or the Internet with an FC-8 using
serial commands or Kramer control software.
The FC-8 is available in two models: a European model that supports 13
channels over the 2.412–2.472GHz spectrum and an American model that
supports 11 channels over the 2.412–2.462GHz spectrum.
To achieve the best performance:
 Use only good quality connection cables
1
to avoid interference,
deterioration in signal quality due to poor matching, and elevated
noise levels (often associated with low quality cables).
 Avoid interference from neighboring electrical appliances that
may adversely influence signal quality and position your Kramer
FC-8 away from moisture, excessive sunlight and dust
Caution – No operator-serviceable parts inside unit.
Warning – Use only the Kramer Electronics input power
wall adapter that is provided with this unit
2
.
Warning – Disconnect power and unplug unit from wall
before installing or removing device or servicing unit.
4 Your FC-8 Wi-Fi - RS-232 Bridge
Figure 1 and Table 1 define the unit.
1 Available from Kramer Electronics on our Web site at http://www.kramerelectronics.com
2 For example, part number 2535-000251