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Device MAC Address: This is assigned when the device is manufactured.
Remote Device IP Address: If the device is set to DHCP mode the IP address will be
automatically assigned by the DHCP server. If it is set to static, this is set by the user either
with the Webpage interface or using Boost.LAN Manager. This is useful for finding out the IP
address of the ES device to access web page or a COM port.
Remote TCP Port Number: Number set by user for accessing Port on ES device. This is set
to 9001 by default.
Connection Attempt Timeout: This is set to "0" by default. If "Connection Attempt Timeout"
is other than "0", the Telnet connection to the port will be disconnected automatically (i.e.
other devices can access this port) after being idle (i.e. no data is being received or sent to
and from the port) for a time ranging from 1 – 20 second/s as specified. The LED for the port
will go off at this point. If "Connection Attempt Timeout" setting is "0", the port will need to be
disconnected manually by the user.
The default settings have been carefully selected and should provide the right settings for the majority
of users.
Alternate Access Methods
There are three methods to view and configure your Ethernet Device once it's installed on the target
PC. Which method to use depends on personal preference and convenience.
NB: Only certain settings can be configured using the Web Page Interface
Boost.LAN Manager: This is the application that is installed initially to find the device and
install the COM port drivers. Configuring from here is the recommended option for ease and
convenience, as it centralises all Ethernet to Serial devices.
Windows Device Manager: This is the standard Windows Control Panel that allows users to
view and control all hardware attached to a computer. The Ethernet to Serial ports can be
configured from here also.
Web Page Interface: This allows the Ethernet to Serial device to be accessed from any PC
within your network as it does not require Boost.LAN Manager. Configuration from here is
recommended for socket based applications only. See Section 10 for more information about
the web page interface.
Proxy Server Settings
If you have a proxy server enabled on your PC this will restrict access to the web page interface. You
may need to add the ES device to the Proxy Server's exceptions list. If you need help doing this
contact your network administrator.
Device Swapping
In the unlikely event of a device failing, it can be easily replaced by swapping it with a device which
has the same IP address. This is particularly useful when using a large number of ES devices
together which have already been installed and setup and are already communicating with
peripherals. The faulty device can be replaced without having to set up and install a new device. To
set the device to the same IP address use the web page interface or Boost.LAN to set the IP address
to the static address of the device you are replacing.
configuration see Section 9.
ES Range Product Manual
Version 2.9
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