SX-500 Series Serial Server Ethernet and Wireless Serial Servers Installation and User’s Guide
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SX-500 User’s Guide Table of Contents SX-500 Series Serial Server.......................................................................................... 1 Ethernet and Wireless Serial Servers ...................................................................... 1 Section 1: Product Overview........................................................................................ 4 Introduction..................................................................................................................
SX-500 User’s Guide Section 1: Product Overview Introduction The SX-500 Series 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.
SX-500 User’s Guide Windows™ System Requirements To configure the settings of the Serial Server (wired and wireless versions) using the provided ExtendView Utility in Windows, your Windows-based system should include the following components: A PC with a 133 MHz or higher processor Microsoft Windows 98SE, ME, 2000, XP, or 2003 server operating system At least 64 MB of RAM (memory) At least 10 MB of free hard disk space (to install the software) A CD-ROM drive (to load the software) An Internet
SX-500 User’s Guide LED Indicators The Serial Server provides three multifunction LED (Light Emitting Diode) indicators (yellow, green, and orange) for easy monitoring. The following table defines the function of each LED.
SX-500 User’s Guide Factory Default Settings The Serial Server is shipped with a default configuration that will work with the most common serial-to-Ethernet and wireless connections. The default settings can be changed to suit specific installation requirements via the ExtendView Utility, the embedded Web server, or via a Telnet connection to the Serial Server’s internal console.
SX-500 User’s Guide Section 2: Hardware Installation Install the Serial Server (for wired and wireless models) The =Serial Server can be wall mounted, set on the desktop, or mounted using the optional DIN rail kit (available from silex). Before attempting to install the Serial Server, make sure you have installed and set up your serial device as described in the documentation that came with the device.
SX-500 User’s Guide Section 3: Configuration and Management Configuration Options After the hardware installation has been successfully completed, the Serial Server can be configured and managed via an Ethernet and/or wireless connection using the ExtendView Utility (recommended), the embedded web (HTTP) server pages, or the Serial Server’s internal configuration console, which can be accessed via a Telnet connection or directly through the Serial Server’s serial port.
SX-500 User’s Guide Command Console a command-line-oriented console. contains some advanced features not available through ExtendView or the Web Browser Interface. the default password is ACCESS. can be accessed via TELNET or via a direct connection to the Serial Server’s serial port. type HELP for a list of console commands.
SX-500 User’s Guide Using the Web Browser Interface to Configure the Serial Server (Non-Windows systems): To configure the Serial Server using non-Windows operating systems (e.g., Unix systems), a standard web browser (e.g., Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator) can be used to access the Serial Server’s embedded Web (HTTP) server pages, which contain the Serial Server’s configuration options. No additional software is required. 1. Ensure your PC is connected and has access to your network. 2.
SX-500 User’s Guide Using the Internal Configuration Console to Configure the Serial Server: 1. Ensure the serial server is connected via an Ethernet cable to the host computer. 2. From the Windows Start menu, click on Run, and then type the following command (where x.x.x.x. is the IP address of the Serial Server). The system will use the default port 23. telnet X.X.X.X 3.
SX-500 User’s Guide You should now be able to configure your Serial Server using either the ExtendView Utility or the Web Browser Interface as described in the previous sections. In addition to the standard 802.11 WEP (Wired Equivalency Privacy), silex provides additional wireless security options (refer to the security section at the end of this manual for detailed information).
SX-500 User’s Guide Verifying the Serial Server’s Connection to a Serial Device 1. Verify that both the Serial Server and the connected serial device are powered on and ready, and that a serial cable is properly connected between the Serial Server and serial device (i.e., transmit signal output from the Serial Server going to the receive signal input on the serial device, ground leads connected together, etc.).
SX-500 User’s Guide Changing the Serial Settings In order to establish communication between the Serial Server and a serial device, the serial settings for both devices must match. The serial settings can be changed using ExtendView (recommended), the web browser interface, or the Serial Server’s internal configuration console (refer to the previous sections for the installation and use of these utilities). Refer to page 1-5 for a list of factory default settings.
SX-500 User’s Guide Section 4: Troubleshooting Introduction This section describes procedures for troubleshooting problems you may encounter with the Serial Server, and is divided into the following sections: Installation Problems Intermittent Problems Protocol-Specific Problems Troubleshooting Installation Problems If you cannot access the connected serial device via the Serial Server, first check the network connection and cabling.
SX-500 User’s Guide Troubleshooting Windows Problems If you are having trouble accessing the connected serial device through Windows, ensure you can ping the Serial Server using the DOS command PING ipaddress, where ipaddress is the IP address of the Serial Server. If you cannot ping the Serial Server, you will not be able to access the serial device.
SX-500 User’s Guide Section 5 – Where to Get Help silex offers several customer support options to assist you in the event you experience difficulties with your print server, including telephone support, repair services, and warranty. The worldwide web site provides a quick and easy way to answer many common technical questions. It includes a wide variety of technical support tips, as well as copies of product manuals, product literature, and firmware load images. The web site is located at www.
SX-500 User’s Guide Appendix A – Safety and Regulatory Notices Information for United States Users This equipment has been tested and found to comply within the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
SX-500 User’s Guide Declaration of Conformity (FCC) According to 47CFR, Part 2 and 15 for Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals; and/or CPU Boards and Power Supplies used with Class B Personal Computers: We: Located at: silex technology america, Inc. 157 West 7065 South Salt Lake City, UT 84047, USA Declare under sole responsibility that the product identified herein, complies with 47CFR Part 2 and 15 of the FCC rules as a Class B digital device FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE.
SX-500 User’s Guide Information for European Users The server and its built-in 802.11b, and 802.11g wireless technology is in compliance with the Class B Information Technology Equipment requirements and other relevant provisions of European Directive 1999/5/EC. The limits for Class B equipment were derived for typical residential environments to provide reasonable protection against interference with licensed communications devices. The internal function is a radio device using the 2.
SX-500 User’s Guide Appendix C: Serial Port Pinouts PIN RS-232 (DTE) 1 DCD (Data Carrier Detect) Input 2 RxD (Receive Data) Input 3 TxD (Transmit Data) Output 4 DTR (Data Terminal Ready) Output 5 GND (Signal Ground) 6 DSR (Data Set Ready) Input 7 RTS (Request To Send) Output 8 CTS (Clear To Send) Input 9 RI (Ring) or +5 VDC power input (selectable via 3-pin jumper) DB-9 Male Serial Server DB-9 Female 1 6 2 3 4 1 6 2 3 4 5 7 8 9 5 7 8 9 DTE 4 3 2 1 6 5 8 7 9 TCP Port Connections
