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Using FileTransfer2
Step 2: Communication Settings
Communication settings for each file is established and saved with the files when they are created
in NetLinx Studio, but can be overwritten in FileTransfer2, via options in the Communication
Settings dialog (accessible via the Edit menu).
Listening for NetLinx Masters
Click the Listen button in either the TCP/IP Settings dialog to listen for "blink" (UDP) messages
from NetLinx Masters on the subnet, in the Listen For Masters dialog.
As NetLinx Masters are detected on the subnet, they are displayed in the Listen For Master dialog,
with the option of adding them to the List of Addresses in the TCP/IP Settings dialog:
1. Select a file in either the Send or Receive tab.
2. Select Communication Settings from either the File Transfer context menu or the Edit menu to
open the Communication Settings dialog.
3. Select TCP/IP as the Transport Connection Option.
4. Click Edit Settings to open the TCP/IP Settings dialog.
5. Click Listen to open the Listen For Masters dialog.
6. Click Start Listening to begin "listening" for UDP messages from active NetLinx Masters on
the subnet.
7. Click Stop Listening to stop listening for UDP packets.
All Masters that were detected on the subnet are listed by TCP.IP URL address in this dialog.
To Add NetLinx Masters to the List of Addresses in the TCP/IP Settings dialog:
1. Select one or more (Ctrl + click to multi-select) of the Masters in the List of Active NetLinx
Master Controllers (Listen For Masters dialog) that you want to add to the List of Address in
the TCP/IP Settings dialog.
2. Click Select To Add to open the New TCP/IP Setting dialog, where you can add a description
(optional) and specify wether to automatically ping the Master Controller to ensure
availability.
3. Click OK to save the new TCP/IP settings, close the dialog and add the new connection to the
List of Addresses. Note that if you selected multiple Masters (in the Listen for Masters dialog),
the New TCP/IP Settings dialog opens for each file individually to allow you to configure (or
verify) every Master connection.
Virtual NetLinx Master
FileTransfer2 supports direct connection to G4 panels via TCP/IP and USB, for situations where
the target panel is not connected to a NetLinx Master. In this situation, you can use your PC's
Ethernet or USB connectors to connect directly to the panel, using your PC as a Virtual NetLinx
Master.
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Files can be transferred to/from a NetLinx master via TCP/IP, Serial-RS232, Modem or
Virtual NetLinx Master connection.
Files can be transferred to/from a Axcess master via Serial-RS232 or Modem connection.
Virtual NetLinx Master connections support both TCP/IP and USB.
FileTransfer2
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