Comtrol DM AIR - Manual (Page 3)

Table of Contents DeviceMaster AIR User Guide: 2000365 Rev. C - 3
Table of Contents
Introduction ............................................................................................................................5
Product Overview.......................................................................................................................................... 5
Installation Considerations (Wireless) ...................................................................................................... 6
WLAN Configuration Requirements ......................................................................................................... 7
Installation Quick Start ............................................................................................................................. 7
Locating Software and Documentation ................................................................................................... 8
Hardware Installation and WLAN Configuration ..........................................................9
Connecting the Hardware and Initial Configuration ........................................................................... 9
Configuring an IP Address (Static or DHCP) ....................................................................................... 15
1-Port Serial Device Server Connection ................................................................................................. 18
Ethernet-to-Wireless Bridge Connection ................................................................................................. 19
Changing the Wireless Operating Mode Settings ................................................................................ 20
Changing the Wireless Web Interface Password ................................................................................. 22
Saving the Wireless Configuration System Settings........................................................................... 23
Loading Wireless Configuration System Settings ............................................................................... 24
Restoring Default Wireless Configuration System Settings ............................................................. 25
Using the Reset Button ............................................................................................................................ 25
Using a Web Browser ............................................................................................................................... 25
Network Configuration for the Serial Portion..............................................................27
Configuration Software ............................................................................................................................. 27
TCP/IP Socket Use (No COM or tty Support) ......................................................................................... 27
COM or tty Port with Optional Socket Mode .......................................................................................... 27
Installing, Updating, and Removing PortVision Plus......................................................................... 28
PortVision Plus Installation..................................................................................................................... 28
Updating PortVision Plus ........................................................................................................................ 28
Removing PortVision Plus........................................................................................................................ 28
Using PortVision Plus to Configure the Network Settings ............................................................... 29
Connecting Serial Devices .................................................................................................31
Connecting Devices..................................................................................................................................... 31
DB9 Serial Cables and Loopback Plugs ................................................................................................. 33
DB9 Loopback Plugs................................................................................................................................. 33
DB9 Null-Modem Cables (RS-232) .......................................................................................................... 34
DB9 Null-Modem Cables (RS-422) .......................................................................................................... 34
DB9 Straight-Through Cables (RS-232/485)........................................................................................... 34
Configuring SocketServer..................................................................................................35
SocketServer Overview.............................................................................................................................. 35
SocketServer Versions ............................................................................................................................... 37