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Table of Contents Introduction ....................1 Package contents ............................1 Front Panel ..............................1 Rear Panel ..............................2 LED Indicators............................. 2 Hardware Installation ................3 Configuring the Adapter ...............3 Setting the IP Address ..........................3 Managing the Adapter Settings ......................5 Controller Setup Menu Items ....................... 6 Software Installation ................8 VSP Virtual COM Port Driver ........................
Introduction Package contents • Industrial Switch • Instruction Manual • Power Adapter Front Panel 1. Switch to Restore Default Settings - This switch can be used to reset the product to its factory default settings. Pressing the switch using either a pen or similar tool will immediately restore the unit to its default settings.
Rear Panel 1. RS-232 Connector LED Indicators 1. 10/100 Mbps LED (amber colour) 2. Link / Activity LED (green colour) 3. Heartbeat LED (green colour) LED Name Colour Function 10/100 Mbps Green On: 100 Mbps Off: 10 Mbps Link/Activity Green On: Linked Blinking: Transfering Data Heartbeat Amber...
Hardware Installation 1. Use static electricity discharge precautions. Remove possible static discharge potential from any objects that the adapter may come in contact with prior to installation. This can be accomplished by touching a bare metal chassis rail after you have turned off the power.
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2. Setting the IP Address using a Web Browser Please ensure that your PC’s IP address is set to the same subnet as the adapter. If not, you will need to change your PC’s IP address from Local Area Connection Properties menu, shown below: Run your browser and access the product by entering the default (192.168.1.254) or current IP address into your browser’s address window.
Managing the Adapter Settings When you enter the Adapter Setup Menu, the following page will be available for your access. By default there is no password for entry. Once you have entered the Controller Setup Menu and made the necessary changes, click the Update button.
Controller Setup Menu Items Menu Item Description IP Address 4 numbers separated by dots. If enabled, these can be assigned by the DHCP server. Subnet Mask 4 numbers separated by dots. If enabled, these can be assigned by the DHCP server. Gateway Address 4 numbers separated by dots.
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Menu Item Description Socket Port of Serial Port Number: Any number between 1 and 65536,except 80 and 8080 (these have been designated as the web pages). Socket Type: TCP Server - Uses TCP protocol, passively waits for Client. TCP Client - Uses TCP protocol, actively connects to Server.
If the password is empty then no password is required for login. Software Installation You can download the latest Drivers from the StarTech.com website: www.startech.com/NETRS2321POE. Navigate to the Support Page to locate the Drivers in a .Zip file.
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Configure your hardware mode to support VSP. • Open the Drivers .Zip folder, click the IP-Search-Utility folder and run the Etm.exe application to find the device hardware • Enter the setup menu by double clicking the listed hardware. • Click Login (by default settings, there is no password). •...
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• Select the COM ports to be redirected by checking the boxes next to them: • Set the COM Port settings: The following figure shows only one COM port setting being changed. You may have 4 COM ports (or 1, 2 ports depending on the model), you will need to set it 4 times for, once for each COM port.
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