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Using Serial Server Manager
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The Serial Server Manager software allows:
• Searching for servers connected to the network
• Displaying and changing the configuration of those servers
• Installing virtual COM ports on a computer
• Displaying and configuring virtual COM ports
• Uninstalling virtual COM ports on a computer
• Upgrading the Serial Server firmware
• Monitoring Port Status
• Saving and Loading Configuration Files
Hardware Setup
Step 1: Connect the Serial Server to the LAN or to a computer Ethernet
port. Set the Run/Console DIP switch on the Serial Server to the
Run position
Figure 19. Ethernet Connection via a LAN
Using Serial Server Manager
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Figure 20. Direct Ethernet Connection using a Crossover Cable
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Use an Ethernet Crossover Cable if connecting directly to a computer LAN
card.
Step 2: Apply power. The red Power indicator will light, the Link indicator
lights when an Ethernet connection is made, and the Ready indicator
will flash.
Software Setup
Step 3. To run the Serial Server Manager, from the Windows Desktop
click:
Start → Programs → Serial Server → Serial Server
As soon as the
Serial Server Manager opens it will initiate
Searching Server and after a few seconds the Serial Server List
will display all Serial Servers on the network.