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When this module is running, it allow network users to access and control your telescope. It can also be run locally to
allow multiple modules on your own computer to share access to a single serial port telescope connection on your PC.
When initially started, the server is idle and will not accept a connection. To configure the server you sould first enter
the serial port numbers into the windows. Enter the number of the port connected to the Autostar into the Scope Port
field. If you have a Meade Observatory Controller, enter the serial port number of the the port connected to the
observatory controller.
Before enabling connection you need to set a password. If you are only using the Network server as a port sharing
mechanism, you and set the password to an empty string and then all connections will be accepted without prompting
for a password. This is dangerous is you are sharing the scope over a real network. Meade recommends that you
use a long password with both letters and numbers. Passwords are case sensitive.
Once you have configured the server, check the Listen box to begin accepting connections. When a connection is
established the address of the current user is shown in the status bar as in the example below:
To terminate a connection you can uncheck the listen box. This will disconnect the current user. To accept other
connections, recheck the Listen box. To terminate the server, click on the close connection button.
Be careful. The Network server is an independent task. It will continue to run after you exit the Autostar Suite. Be sure
to close it separately at the end of your run.
Comm Port Setup
This command configures your computer’s serial port to talk to either the Autostar directly or via modem. When
selected it brings up the dialog below to allow you configure your serial port.