Operation Mode; Tcp Server Mode - Planet ICS-2100 User Manual

4.4 Operation Mode

The ICS-210x make connected Serial equipment becomes IP-based. That also makes them be able to connect to a TCP/IP
networking immediately. The ICS-210x allow traditional Computer/Client COM ports access to a serial equipment anywhere
on the Ethernet LAN network.
This Operation Mode configure page allows setup Serial interface operation mode as below:
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TCP Server
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TCP Client
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UDP Client
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Virtual COM
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Telnet Server
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Pair Connection – Local(Master)
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Pair Connection – Remote(Slave)
Select the operation mode for the application and press the "Apply" button to take affect.

4.4.1 TCP Server Mode

When the ICS-210x be configured to TCP Server mode, it allows Serial device that connected to serial port of ICS-210x to
establish TCP communication over Intranet or Internet network between:
Remote Host (Computer) with Serial applications using TCP/IP network socket programs
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 Other ICS-210x with TCP Client mode
It opens the TCP port of ICS-210x to wait for serial application to establish a TCP connection. After the connection is
established, data can be transmitted in both directions.
The parameter defines the maintenance status for listen for the TCP connection.
Figure 4-12 Operation Mode Configuration screen
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