Specifications

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UDP: If your computers are connected to the Internet through a Router, you have to configure
your Router to route all incoming packets to the corresponding computers on the specified
(listening) Port of each computer
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TCP : Setting up the Router is only required on SERVER. An unique port is used.
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You SERVER computer is preferably configured with a static IP on your network. This way, your
router is configured only once to route all packets to this computer for the listening ports (UDP
and TCP).
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If you use a Firewall (either from SERVER or CLIENT), it must be set to not block TRX-Manager.
Modes of transmission (SERVER <-> CLIENT)
Two modes of transmission are possible:
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Internet/LAN : You have to choose between UDP and TCP protocols
UDP or TCP ?
UDP has generally less latency but TCP is more reliable and easier to configure:
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In TCP mode through a public network (Internet), the SERVER router must be configured to
forward all packets received on the specified (unique) port to the target computer. This is ideal
if you connect your remote station from various locations,
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In UDP mode through a public network, both SERVER and CLIENT's routers must be configured
to forward all packets received on the specified (listening) port of each computer (CLIENT or
SERVER).
Of course, you must use the same protocol for SERVER and CLIENT.
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Packet: In that case, the Packet Terminal will be used for connecting the server; make
sure to choose a clear packet frequency. Packet is now rarely used for remote control.
CONFIGURATION: STEP BY STEP
Setting up the remote station (SERVER)
1.1) Parameters/Setup panel
You have to set up the station according to the type of transceiver, rotator and CW Interface
in use. Please re-start TRX-Manager and, please make sure your station is fully
functionnal as per your needs before setting up TRX-Manager for remote control!
1.2) Remote TRX window (Setup tab)
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SERVER selected,
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Protocol: Packet, UDP or TCP
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UPD: a valid listening port (1001 is the default) for the SERVER and a valid listening port
for the CLIENT (1002 is the default)
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TCP: a valid (and unique) port for the TCP connection (1001 is the default)
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Packet: see specific settings below
1.3) Optional settings
1.
Watch dog : SERVER disconnects if no frame is received after the specified delay. This
may be useful if your connection is lost and SERVER still connected ; this also resets the
password usage for a new connection. It is mandatory you set up CLIENT with the same
option and the same delay.
2.
Password for connecting the SERVER computer
3.
Check and set the EMail address for automatic notification of the IP Address. The IP
Address of the SERVER station will be automatically sent after the specified delay. Please
take care to properly configure the internal emailer of TRX-Manager (this option is only
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