Linear AM-SEK Quick Start Manual page 2

General AM-SEK Module Configuration
1. From the Windows START menu, select RUN.
2. Enter COMMAND (or CMD) into the OPEN: field and press OK. The
DOS command prompt window will open.
3. Enter IPCONFIG and press ENTER. The current Windows IP
configuration for the PC will be displayed. Write down the IP
Address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway address numbers.
Keep the window open for reference or enter EXIT to close it.
4. Download the AM-SEK utilities from linear-solutions.com/product/
serial-to-ethernet-adapter-kit/. Once downloaded extract the
utilities zip file and and launch the monitor.exe application.
9 NOTE: The monitor.exe application has several buttons and
options that are not used for AM-SEK module setup.
5. Press the INVITE button. The application will display a list of all the
AM-SEK modules discovered on the network.
9 NOTE: The monitor.exe application can only detect modules
located on the LAN side of the same router as the PC.
6. From the displayed list, select the IP address of the module to
program. (To help to identify modules, checking the LOCATE box
will cause the selected module to beep.) Press CONFIG.
7. The configuration for the selected
module displays showing the
fixed MAC address and currently
programmed IP, Gateway and
Subset Mask addresses.
8. A static IP address is required
for the AM-SEK module. Verify
that the AUTO IP box is un-
checked.
9. To allow the module to communicate with the PC on the
same network, the first three octets (xxx.xxx.xxx) of the AM‑
SEK module's IP address must to be set to the same as the
programming PC's IP address. Set the first three octets for the
module's addresses into the IP ADDRESS field. To avoid conflicts
with existing network devices, choose a high number from 150-
254 for the forth octet.
Example: PC = 192.168.242.72 Module = 192.168.242.150
9 NOTE: The IP address for each AM-SEK module in an
installation must be unique and not conflict with other devices
on the network. The DOS PING command can be used to check
if an IP address is currently used or vacant (see Page 4).
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10. Set the Gateway and Subnet Mask addresses to the same as the
programming PC.
11. Write the settings in the log sheet to document the access
network module and note the modules address settings.
12. Enter a name for HOST NAME to identify the module or the access
network installation.
13. Press CONFIG NOW to send the configuration to the module.
14. The AM-SEK module should beep and an acknowledge window will
display. Press OK.
PC Virtual COM Port Configuration
1. Launch the AMSEKver499.exe installation program. Install
the virtual COM port program on to the PC as instructed by the
installation wizard.
2. Select the virtual COM port(s)
that will be used to connect to
the AM-SEK module(s). Press OK.
9 NOTE: Serial-IP supports
virtual COM ports 2-4096.
AXNET can connect
through any valid COM port.
AccessBase2000 can only use
ports 2-8. Each module in the
installation will need a unique
COM port assigned to the
module's IP address.
3. In the SERIAL/IP CONTROL
PANEL select a COM port to use
to connect to a module. Be sure
the CONNECT TO SERVER box
is checked. Enter the module's
IP address in the IP ADDRESS
field. Enter port 4660 into the
PORT NUMBER field.
4. Press CONFIGURATION WIZARD.
The Configuration window will
be displayed. To test the PC's
COM port serial-to-IP connection,
press START.
5. The status area will show the
progress of the test. Green
check marks indicate that the
connection is OK. Red check
marks indicate failures in the
test. If the test fails, verify the
address and port settings of both
the module and the PC. Be sure
the first three octets of the AM-
SEK module's IP address match
the PC. Press USE SETTINGS to
exit the wizard.
6. Repeat Steps 2 through 5 for
any additional AM-SEK modules
in the installation.
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7. When finished, press CLOSE to exit the SERIAL/IP CONTROL
PANEL. (The SERIAL-IP control panel can be restarted at any time
from the Windows START menu.)
Setup for Remote Off-Site Access
The AM-SEK module installation and programming is identical for
remote off-site access, the difference is in the router programming and
the IP address used to communicate with the access network.
9 NOTE: For remote access, the AM-SEK module(s) must be
connected to a router that supports a virtual server and has a
STATIC external IP address. An Ethernet switch cannot be used.
To be able to reliably connect with the router remotely over time, the
router's external IP address must be a static IP. A dynamic IP address
will change over time, which would require changing the virtual COM
port setting each session before connecting.
Router Setup
Each AM-SEK module will have a unique IP address and will use private
port number 4660. It's the "port forwarding" or "virtual server" in
the router that will resolve a public port number to each module's IP
address and private port number.
When connecting remotely to a module through the router's virtual
server, the router's external IP address and module's public port
number are used.
Example address: 71.167.14.130:4001
• 71.167.14.130 is the router's external IP address
• 4001 is the module's public port number
9 NOTE: Although similar, each manufacturer's router model's
setup screens are different. The "virtual server" may be called
another name depending on manufacturer. Some routers do
not support public to private port forwarding through a "virtual
server".
The router will need to be setup on-site from a PC connected to the
Local Area Network. Following is a typical router setup procedure:
1. On a PC connected to the router, open a browser window.
2. Enter the internal IP address of the router in the address bar of the
browser. The router's login screen should be displayed.
3. Enter the username and password. Unless the router login has
been reprogrammed, the typical default username is admin, and
the password is blank. Click the OK to log into the router.
9 NOTE: If you cannot login to the router successfully, consult
with the IT personnel at the installation for assistance.
4. Virtual server or port forwarding is usually in the Advanced area of
the router setup. Refer to the router manufacturer's documentation.
5. For each AM-SEK module connected to the router, enter the
module's IP address, the module's private port number (always
4660) and an unused unique public port number. Be sure to setup
and enable a virtual server for each module connected.
9 NOTE: Each public port number chosen for modules must be
unique and currently available (unused).
6. For "traffic type" select TCP, for "schedule" select always. Terms
will vary per router model.
7. Each connection may also be able to be given a name. Enter a
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descriptive name for the location of each AM-SEK module. This will
help to identify the module's router settings to yourself or others in
the future.
PROGRAMMING
THE PROGRAMMING PC CONNECTS USING PC (REMOTE)
INTERNET
THE ROUTER'S EXTERNAL IP ADDRESS
ISP
AND MODULE'S PUBLIC PORT NUMBER
ISP
BROWSER OR VIRTUAL COM PORT ADDRESSES
DSL OR CABLE
MODULE #1 = 71.167.14.130:4001
MODEM
MODULE #2 = 71.167.14.130:4002
WAN
ROUTER'S EXTERNAL IP: 71.167.14.130
ROUTER
(STATIC IP REQUIRED)
LAN
ROUTER'S INTERNAL IP: 192.168.249.1 VIRTUAL SERVER SET FOR MODULE #1
IP: 192.168.249.150 PRIVATE PORT: 4660 PUBLIC PORT: 4001
PORT FORWARDING SET FOR MODULE #2
IP: 192.168.249.151 PRIVATE PORT: 4660 PUBLIC PORT: 4002
NOTE: EXAMPLE IP ADDRESSES
ARE FICTICIOUS
CAT-5 CAT-5
AM-SEK AM-SEK
RS-232 RS-232
AM-SEK AM-SEK
MODULE #1 MODULE #2
MODULE IP'S ARE STATIC
IP: 192.168.249.150 IP: 192.168.249.151
MODULE'S PORT ALWAYS 4660
PORT: 4660 PORT: 4660
8. After setting up the router, be sure to select SAVE SETTINGS in the
router.
Virtual COM Port Setup for Remote Access
Follow these steps to setup the virtual COM ports for remote access:
1. Determine the exterior (WAN) IP address by checking the router's
device information page.
2. From the Windows START menu, launch the Serial-IP Control Panel
application.
3. In the SERIAL/IP CONTROL PANEL select a COM port to use to
connect to a module. Be sure the CONNECT TO SERVER box is
checked. Enter the router's external IP address in the IP ADDRESS
field. Enter the module's public port number that was set up for the
module in the virtual server into the PORT NUMBER field.
4. Press CONFIGURATION WIZARD. The Configuration window will be
displayed. To test the PC's COM port serial-to-IP connection, press
START.
5. The status area will show the progress of the test. Green check
marks indicate that the connection is OK. Red check marks indicate
failures in the test. If the test fails, verify the address and port
settings. Press USE SETTINGS to exit the wizard.
6. Repeat Steps 2 through 5 for any additional AM-SEK modules in
the installation.
7. When finished, press CLOSE to exit the SERIAL/IP CONTROL
PANEL.
Write the settings in the log sheet to document the virtual COM port and
virtual server address settings.
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