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Page 1: Wicomm
WiComm Ethernet and Wireless Serial Server Installation and User’s Guide... - Page 2 SystemBase Co.,Ltd. SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS OF THIS PRODUCT FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. SystemBase shall not be liable for any errors contained in this manual or for any damages resulting from loss of use, data, profits, or any incidental or consequential damages arising from the use of SystemBase products or services.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
WiComm User’s Guide Table of Contents WiComm ........................1 Ethernet and Wireless Serial Servers ..............1 Section 1: Product Overview..................4 Introduction........................4 Package Contents ....................... 4 About This User’s Guide....................4 ™ Windows System Requirements ................5 Wireless Serial Server Requirements (for wireless models only) ........ 5 Component Descriptions ..................... -
Page 4: Section 1: Product Overview
Section 1: Product Overview Introduction WiComm 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. The Serial Server supports RS232 serial interfaces at a variety of baud rates (data transmission speeds), automatically senses both 100baseTX Fast Ethernet and 10baseT Ethernet network connections, and the wireless version allows connections to 802.11g wireless networks as well. -
Page 5: Windows ™ System Requirements
WiComm User’s Guide ™ Windows System Requirements To configure the settings of the Serial Server 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... -
Page 6: Led Indicators
WiComm 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. FUNCTION STATE STATUS The device is receiving power... -
Page 7: Factory Default Settings
WiComm 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. The factory default settings can be easily restored at any time by performing a cold reset (press and hold the pushbutton on the device for more than five seconds). -
Page 8: Section 2: Hardware Installation
WiComm User’s Guide Section 2: Hardware Installation Install the Serial Server The Serial Server can be wall mounted, set on the desktop, or mounted using the optional DIN rail kit . 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. -
Page 9: Section 3: Configuration And Management
32-bit graphical user interface. works with Windows PCs running the TCP/IP protocol. included on the Serial Server installation CD. can be downloaded from the SystemBase web site: http://www.sysbas.com after installation, this utility can be run from the START menu. -
Page 10: Command Console
WiComm 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. - Page 11 WiComm 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.
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Page 12: Configuring The Serial Server Via A Serial Connection
COM port on your computer. 2. By default, this function is disabled on the WiComm. To enable this function, you must set the “Console Mode String” parameter on the web I/O Port page to a non-blank string. The string can also be set via Telnet with the SET POR S1 CONSTR <string>. -
Page 13: First-Time Configuration Of The Wireless Serial Server Using 802.11B/G (Wireless Models Only)
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), SystemBase provides additional wireless security options (refer to the security section at the end of this manual for detailed information). -
Page 14: Verifying The Serial Server's Connection To A Serial Device
WiComm 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.). -
Page 15: Changing The Serial Settings
WiComm 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... -
Page 16: Section 4: Troubleshooting
WiComm 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. -
Page 17: Troubleshooting Windows Problems
WiComm 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. -
Page 18: Section 5 - Where To Get Help
WiComm User’s Guide Section 5 – Where to Get Help SystemBase 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. -
Page 19: Appendix A: Serial Port Pinouts
WiComm User’s Guide Appendix A: Serial Port Pinouts RS-232 (DTE) DCD (Data Carrier Detect) Input RxD (Receive Data) Input TxD (Transmit Data) Output DTR (Data Terminal Ready) Output GND (Signal Ground) DSR (Data Set Ready) Input RTS (Request To Send) Output...
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