Kramer Electronics, Ltd.
Contents Contents 1 1.1 1.2 2 2.1 2.2 2.3 Connecting to the Kramer Device via the Ethernet Port Connecting the Ethernet Port Directly to a PC (Crossover Cable) Connecting via a Straight-through Cable Installing and Running the DeviceInstaller™ Configuration Software Installing the DeviceInstaller™ Installer Running the DeviceInstaller™ Installer Assigning an IP Address 2.3.1 Testing the IP Address 2.4 2.5 3 3.1 3.
Connecting to the Kramer Device via the Ethernet Port 1 Connecting to the Kramer Device via the Ethernet Port You can connect the machine via the Ethernet in the following ways: • For direct connection to the PC, use a crossover cable (see Section 1.1) • For connection via a network hub or network router, use a straightthrough cable (see Section 1.2) 1.
Connecting to the Kramer Device via the Ethernet Port 7. Click OK. Figure 2: Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties Window 1.2 Connecting via a Straight-through Cable You can connect the Ethernet port of the Kramer Machine to the Ethernet port on a network hub or network router, via a straight-through cable with RJ-45 connectors.
Installing and Running the DeviceInstaller™ Configuration Software 2 Installing and Running the DeviceInstaller™ Configuration Software To configure your Kramer Machine via the Ethernet, install the DeviceInstaller™ configuration software and configure your Ethernet Port, and then install the COM Port Redirector to control the Kramer Machine. To configure the Ethernet Port you must install and run the DeviceInstaller™ configuration software.
Installing and Running the DeviceInstaller™ Configuration Software 2.3 Assigning an IP Address Figure 4 shows a device found on the network, with the IP addresses assigned at the factory. The Hardware Address is an individual permanent address assigned to a particular device on the network. The Hardware Address can be found on the product label inside the unit. Note: Click on a device to view its attributes (see Figure 4) Figure 4: Device Details Note: The Web Configuration option is recommended.
Installing and Running the DeviceInstaller™ Configuration Software Figure 5: Selecting the Assignment Method 3. Fill-in the IP address, Subnet mask and Default gateway to assign to the device and click Next. Figure 6: Fill in IP Settings 4. If the Address Unreachable window appears, click Yes.
Installing and Running the DeviceInstaller™ Configuration Software Figure 7: Address Unreachable Window 5. Click Assign to complete the process. Figure 8: Assign IP Address The assignment progress bar is displayed.
Installing and Running the DeviceInstaller™ Configuration Software Figure 9: IP Address Assignment Process 2.3.1 Testing the IP Address To test the IP Address, do the following: 1. Select the device from the main window list. 2. Click Ping 1 from the Tools menu. The Ping Device dialog box shows the IP Address of the selected device. Figure 10: Ping Device Window 3. Click Ping. The results will be displayed in the Status window. Click Clear Status to clear the window so you can ping the device again.
Installing and Running the DeviceInstaller™ Configuration Software Figure 11: Ping Device Status 4. Click Close to close the dialog box and return to the main window. Note: If you do not receive “Reply” messages, make sure the unit is properly attached to the network and that the IP address assigned is valid for the particular network segment you are working with. If you are not sure, check with your Systems Administrator 2.
Installing and Running the DeviceInstaller™ Configuration Software The unit’s configuration is stored in non-volatile memory and is retained without power. The unit performs a reset after the configuration has been changed and stored. 2.5 Configuring the Ethernet Port Using the Web Manager Page To configure the Ethernet Port via a Web browser: 1. Select the Web Configuration tab (see Figure 12). Figure 12: The Web Configuration Tab 2. Select either the internal Web browser (GO) or the External Browser.
Installing and Running the DeviceInstaller™ Configuration Software Figure 14: The Web Manager Window 10 KRAMER: SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY
Installing and Running the DeviceInstaller™ Configuration Software Figure 15 shows the Network Settings window.
Installing and Running the DeviceInstaller™ Configuration Software Figure 16 Shows the Hostlist Settings window. Figure 16: Hostlist Settings Window Note: In order to work in the active mode, the remote host IP address and port number have to be added to the Hostlist Settings table.
Installing and Running the DeviceInstaller™ Configuration Software Figure 17 Shows the Connection Settings window.
Installing and Running the DeviceInstaller™ Configuration Software Figure 18 Shows the Serial Settings window. Note: The port settings must be set to 9600, 8, 1 and None.
Installing and Configuring the Com Port Redirector Software 3 Installing and Configuring the Com Port Redirector Software The Com Port Redirector allows any PC running Windows to use ports on a Kramer device as if they were connected directly to the PC. The Redirector creates a virtual COM port within Windows, which for most purposes acts just like the selected serial port on the Kramer device. CPR supports Windows XP, Windows 2000 and 2003 server, and Windows Vista, including Terminal Services.
Installing and Configuring the Com Port Redirector Software Figure 19: Lantronix CPR Welcome Window 2. Click the Next button. The Select Installation Folder window is displayed.
Installing and Configuring the Com Port Redirector Software 3. Browse to the folder where you want to install the CPR. We recommend you select the default. 4. To view available disk space on your drives, click the Disk Cost button. 5. Click the Next button. The Confirm Installation window is displayed. Figure 21: Confirm Installation Window 6. Click the Next button. The installation begins; then a warning message is displayed indicating that CPR has not passed Windows Logo testing.
Installing and Configuring the Com Port Redirector Software Figure 22: Security Confirmation Window 7. Click the Continue Anyway button. The installation continues and the warning is displayed again. 8. Click the Continue Anyway button again. The installation continues until the Installation Complete window is displayed. Figure 23: Installation Complete Window 9. Click the Close button.
Installing and Configuring the Com Port Redirector Software 3.
Installing and Configuring the Com Port Redirector Software Figure 24: Com Port Redirector Main Window 2. Click Add/Remove to add com ports. The Com Ports window is displayed.
Installing and Configuring the Com Port Redirector Software 3. Using the check boxes, select the com port(s) to install. You can select/deselect multiple com ports by using the Check (Range) and Uncheck (Range) options. 4. Click OK. The selected com port(s) are displayed in the Com Port Redirector main window. Figure 26: Com Ports Window Showing New Port 5. 6. 7. 8. Click Save. A confirmation dialog box is displayed. Click Yes. The Windows security warning is displayed. Click Continue Anyway.
Installing and Configuring the Com Port Redirector Software Figure 28: Highlighting a Com Port 11. In the Device List pane, right-click on the device to associate with the com port.
Installing and Configuring the Com Port Redirector Software Figure 29: Assigning a Device to a Com Port 12. In the drop-down menu, click Add to Settings. The device is added in the Host column on the Settings tab. Figure 30: Device Added to Com Port 13. Optional—If your PC is behind a firewall, click Add Rx Port to open the port on the firewall. 14. Click Save.
