Siemens SITRANS RD500 Operating Instructions Manual page 21

available. This port should only be disabled if a serial modem device will be used
and has already been configured.
If the Ethernet port is disabled, you can restore the unit to factory defaults
Note:
using the USB utility.
• The Manual Configuration mode asks the user to complete the IP Address, Network
Mask, and Gateway fields. Be sure to consult your network administrator when
selecting appropriate values, and be sure to adjust these values before connecting
the RD500 to your company's network. Otherwise, it is possible, although unlikely,
that you will cause problems on your network.
• The IP Routing property enables or disables the packet routing. When set to
Enabled, packets will be routed between the modem and the Ethernet interfaces,
allowing a client connected via modem to access not only the RD500, but also any
other device connected to the Ethernet interface.
Modem
• The Modem Type field defines the connecting modem communication configuration.
None indicates that no modem is installed and the client will use Ethernet to
connect. Generic landline uses a standard PSTN landline modem. GSM via CSD
uses GSM modems supporting Circuit Switched Data (CSD). GSM via GPRS uses
GSM modems supporting General Packet Radio Service (GPRS).
• The Modem Mode field controls the dialing method of the modem. Dial Out Client
with Firewall sets the modem to dial including a firewall. Dial Out Client sets the
modem to dial without a firewall. Dial In Server allows outside applications to dial in
to access the SITRANS RD500 as a server.
When using a GPRS modem, set the MODE field to Dial Out Client. For
Note:
details on setting up other modem types, refer to the modem app guide.
• Init String allows the user to configure their modem using standard AT command
set.
• Additional Init allows the user to customize their initialization string using advanced
AT command set. See Modem manual for correct settings.
• Dynamic DNS: Allows RD500 to use Dynamic DNS server to update its IP address
for a defined host name.
For Dynamic DNS to function correctly, the following criteria must be met:
Note:
• The DNS server whose IP address is returned during the link negotiation stage
must be able to resolve the address members.dyndns.org where the DynDNS
update is registered.
• The IP address allocated by the GPRS provider must not be a private address.
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