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Included parts:
• Serial-to-Ethernet Converter (D 4231)
Overview
This pack provides the components required to connect compatible Redback® products to an Ethernet network.
Designated Redback® products have configuration software allowing remote setup & configuration via a Serial-to-Ethernet
Converter (Redback D 4231).
This Converter is plugged in between a proprietry adaptor board and a suitable Ethernet network.
The adaptor board is then connected to the compatible Redback® product as shown in figure 1. The D 4231 converter is
powered through the supplied DC power Lead.
Connect to red RJ45 port
on rear of compatible
Redback product.
User manual revision number: 1.1 05/08/2022
www.redbackaudio.com.au
Redback® A 4498 Network Connection Pack
• Proprietry Adaptor Board
Proprietry adaptor board
DC Power Lead
(Supplied)
Fig 1.
Operating Manual
• 1 metre CAT6 patch lead
Serial Device Server
(Redback D 4231)
Redback® Proudly Made In Australia
• DC Power Lead
Connect to Ethernet
network
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Summary of Contents for Redback A 4498
- Page 1 This Converter is plugged in between a proprietry adaptor board and a suitable Ethernet network. The adaptor board is then connected to the compatible Redback® product as shown in figure 1. The D 4231 converter is powered through the supplied DC power Lead.
- Page 2 4) Network gateway IPv4 (optional). If access to the compatible Redback® product is required from outside the Ethernet network the adaptor is plugged into, or access is required from a different subnet, the IP of the gateway device is required (this is typically...
- Page 3 Redback® A 4498 Network Connection Pack From the Ethernet settings page, select the Ethernet device representing the device the Serial-To-Ethernet Converter (D 4231) will be connected to. This will likely appear as “Ethernet 2” as show in figure 5 if using an USB-Ethernet adaptor (D 2330B).
- Page 4 Ethernet adaptor (D 2330B) if an ethernet port is unavailable. Use the supplied CAT6 patch lead if required. Ensure the Serial-To-Ethernet Converter (D 4231) is powered from a compatible Redback product using the supplied DC power lead as shown in fig 7 or powered by a 9-54V DC plugpack (not supplied) as shown in figure 8.
- Page 5 Redback® A 4498 Network Connection Pack Proprietry adaptor board Connect to PC Connect to red RJ45 port Serial Device Server (Redback D 4231) on rear of compatible Redback D 2330B Redback product. DC Power Lead (Supplied) Fig 7. Connect to PC...
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Page 6: Uart Settings
Redback® A 4498 Network Connection Pack UART Settings Once the login has been accepted, the “Administrator Setting” page should be open. Navigate to the “UART” page via the navigation tab on the left. The “Mode” & “Baudrate” settings need to be changed to “RS485” & “115200” respectively. -
Page 7: Administrator Settings
If not using a USB-Ethernet adaptor (D 2330B), reset the PC Ethernet Settings back to what they were prior to this procedure using the information recorded earlier. The Serial-To-Ethernet Converter (D 4231) can now be installed and connected to the compatible Redback® product via the supplied adaptor board as shown in figure 1. - Page 8 Redback® A 4498 Network Connection Pack Redback® Proudly Made In Australia www.redbackaudio.com.au...