B&B Electronics RS-232 to Ethernet Converter ES1A User Manual

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Getting Started

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Manual Documentation Number: ES1A -2907m

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1. Check the contents of your ES1A package. It should contain…

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The ES1A module

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5VDC 500ma power supply

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A printed version of this user manual

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A printed version of the ES1A Quick Start Guide

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CD-ROM disc with discovery software, RealPort software, this manual, Quick
Start guide

2. Set up the Hardware

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Connect your PC to the network

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Connect the ES1A serial port to your serial device (Use a serial cable if it is
DCE, null modem cable if it is DTE.)

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Connect the ES1A Ethernet connector to a network switch or hub (CAT-5
cable)

3. Power it Up

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Power the ES1A by connecting the 5VDC power supply to the barrel jack

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When a connection is established with the network the yellow LED will
illuminate

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The ES1A will automatically try to obtain an IP address, or generate one itself

4. Get the IP Address

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Use the discovery software on your CD (finder.exe) to get the IP address for
your ES1A

5. Login

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In a web browser on your PC, type in the IP address and access the Web
Configuration and Management Interface

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Login using the username ‘root’ and password ‘dbps’

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