User's Manual

Serial Server User’s Guide
Document #40179-120 Rev. X5 1-1
Section 1: Product Overview
Introduction
The TROY Serial Server is a high-performance, standalone
device designed to connect a wide range of serial devices (i.e.,
security devices, telecommunications equipment, modems,
data display devices, industrial instrumentation, etc.) to an
Ethernet network. The TROY Serial Server supports RS232,
RS422, or RS485 serial interfaces at a variety of baud rates
(data transmission speeds), automatically senses both
100baseTX Fast Ethernet and 10baseT Ethernet network
connections, and the wireless version allows connections to
802.11b wireless networks as well. The TROY Serial Server
also supports the ModBus protocol (a popular industrial device
communications protocol), which is used to communicate with
many types of industrial devices (e.g., instruments, meters,
controllers, switches, etc.) over a serial-to-Ethernet connection.
The installation can be performed by the least-experienced users, while providing networking
professionals with advanced features for configuration. TROY is confident that you will enjoy the many
features of the Serial Server. For more information on this product or for downloading firmware upgrades,
visit the TROY web site at
http://www.troygroup.com/.
Package Contents
 TROY Serial Server
 Power supply adapter
 TROY Serial Server Installation CD
 Hardware Installation Guide
About This User’s Guide
This User’s Guide contains information on system requirements, basic troubleshooting, and instructions
on the following:
 Installing the Serial Server hardware
 Configuring the Serial Server for use with a serial device
 Configuring the Serial Server for use on your network
 Configuring the Serial Server using the TROY ExtendView Utility
IMPORTANT
"Use Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or higher to view or print the PDF files contained on the CD.
"Print out, fill in, and mail back the warranty registration card provided on the TROY Serial Server
Installation CD, or register online at http://www.troygroup.com
.
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NOTE: The TROY Serial Server can be used with a variety of network operating systems and protocols. Refer to
Section 3: Management Methods for detailed information.