User's Manual

Ethernet Connection
The AR400 communicates to the host via a 10/100Base-T Ethernet cable and receives power via a
Symbol AC power supply. Ethernet connection allows access to the AR400’s Administrator Console,
used to change AR400 settings.
To connect the AR400 via Ethernet:
1. Connect the RJ45 Ethernet cable to the 10/100Base-T Ethernet port on the AR400. See AR400
Parts . Ensure the Ethernet cable is terminated according to Table A-2 on page A-5.
2. Plug the other end of the Ethernet cable into the host system’s LAN port.
If not connecting to an Ethernet network, connect one end of an Ethernet crossover cable (not
provided) to the Ethernet card on the computer, and the other end to the TCP/IP port on the AR400.
3. On a networked computer, open an Internet browser and enter the IP address of the AR400 (the
default IP address of the AR400 is 192.168.127.254). The Administrator Console login window
appears.
4. Log in to the AR400 Administrator Console. If desired, change settings for the AR400, such as the
IP address. See Chapter 3, Administrator Console.
RS232 Connection
Serial communication allows accessing the AR400’s Administrator Console using terminal software in
order to change AR400 settings. Use this method of administration rather than the Web-based method
in the following situations:
• When the IP address of the AR400 is unknown.
• When the AR400 obtains its IP address via DHCP but you need to know the IP address.
• When crossover cables are not available and you need to change the IP address of the AR400 as per the
network's addressing scheme.
• Other situations when AR400 administration is necessary without connecting to the Web-based Administrator
Console.
• The Web-based Administrator Console is disabled.
To connect the AR400 via RS232:
1. Connect a DB9 serial cable to the AR400’s RS232 port. See AR400 Parts. Ensure the cable is
terminated according to Table A-3 on page A-5.
2. Plug the other end of the cable into the host computer.
3. On the host computer, launch a terminal emulation program (such as HyperTerminal) and configure
it as follows:
• Terminal Type: VT-100
• Port: COM 1-4 (depending on the COM port used)
• Terminal Settings:
• 38400 bps transfer rate
• 8 data bits
• no parity
• 1 stop bit
• no flow control