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8.4 Extending RS232
8.4.1 Extending RS232 – Ethernet Adaptor
To do this you need to use a device that converts RS-232 to IP. This will allow you to plug this
device to any Ethernet switch and control devices.
We have used NET232-DTE from Gridconnect (http://www.gridconnect.com/net232-dte.html)
The first thing you will have to do is set the IP address of the device. If you use the Device installed
application that comes with the device you can set the IP. After you set the IP you can telnet into the
device to configure it. Telnet <IP> 9999. You will need to change the baud rate, stopbit, etc to match
the device settings.
See Manage Remotes Device Settings for appropriate settings. Settings for the Devices are
normally 9600,8N1. Most of our devices use the default settings.
Additional setup options:
Once you have telnet into port 9999 you will need to setup the security.
Server 0
Change Telnet Password (home)
Channel 1
Change baud rate
Security 5
Disable SNMP Y
Disable Web Server
Disable Web Setup
Save and Exit
Once this is setup you can use this for all the remotes. This can not be used for the main devices on
the system. You can also use this in the advance section of the scheduler software.
If you need more information on the baud rate for each device please referrer to the Device Setup
document.