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1. Serial to Ethernet Converter – The SmartSensor Matrix can be connected to
a local area network (LAN) by using a serial to Ethernet converter. As an
option, the SmartSensor Matrix can be shipped with a Click! 301 serial to
Ethernet converter that is Internet addressable, which makes it possible to
connect to the sensor from anywhere the adapter’s address is accessible.
2. Serial to 802.11b Wireless – The Click! 401™ is a serial to 802.11b
converter that provides serial devices with an IP address on a wireless
802.11b network.
3. Internet Service Providers – Cellular providers of wireless internet services
maintain networks in most metropolitan areas in the United States and
coverage continues to expand. The SmartSensor Matrix can be equipped
with optional external modems—for example, CDMA, GMS or GPRS— and
assigned an Internet address on these networks. (Please test that
SmartSensor Matrix will work with a particular manufacturer’s modem, or
contact Wavetronix technical services for assistance and guidance.)
Use the steps below to connect to the SmartSensor Matrix using an Internet
connection:
1. Click on Communication.
2. Click the Internet tab and the Internet setting options will appear (see Figure
4.4).
3. Enter the IP address or URL of the sensor of interest. The IP address
consists of four numbers ranging from 0-255 separated by dots. Enter the IP
address assigned to either the CDMA modem or the Click! 301 serial to
Ethernet converter.
4. Enter the port number assigned to the CDMA modem or the Click! 301 serial
to Ethernet converter in the
Port field. This will be an integer value in the
range of 0-65536. The Click! 301 port number automatically defaults to
10001.
5. Select the timeout value.
6. Select the type of search you would like to perform using the radio buttons
(Full or Quick).
7. Click the Search button. Please wait up to 30 seconds while the sensors on
your network bus are discovered and listed. (You can click
Cancel, if the
sensor of interest has already been listed.)
8. Click on the desired row from the list to select a sensor. The list presents
the Sensor ID, Location, and Approach fields of each sensor discovered.
9. Click the Connect button. When a connection is established you will be
directed back to the home page.