Connecting To The Elk-Ip232 Over A Network - Elk IP232 Installation And Configuration Manual

Connecting to the ELK-IP232 over a Network

Any device or software program capable of initiating a network connection to a known IP address and port can
connect to the ELK-IP232. As an example, the instructions below outline how to setup HyperTerminal to connect.
HyperTerminal is a communications program that is typically installed on Windows PCs.
1. Connect the ELK-IP232 as described in "Installation and Hookup" on page 5. The ELK-IP232 and the PC
should both be on the same local network (ie. plugged into the same router).
2. Start HyperTerminal. On most Windows PCs, click "Start" -> "All Programs" -> "Accessories" ->
"Communications" -> "HyperTerminal". If you see two "HyperTerminals," select the one without the arrow
beside it.
3. Enter a name such as "ELK-IP232 Network Connection" and click "OK."
4. In the "Connect Using" box, select "TCP/IP (Winsock)." Above that, in the "Host address" box, enter the IP
address of the ELK-IP232 (as reported or configured by the Configuration Utility – See "Configuration and Setup
on page 6). Enter the ELK-IP232's IP Port (default is 2401) in the "Port number" box. Click "OK."
5. In the lower-left corner of HyperTerminal's window, you should see the message "Connected" and a timer
counting up. If not, review the previous steps to determine if any settings were entered incorrectly.
HyperTerminal should now be connected to the ELK-IP232. If a serial device is already connected to the ELK-
IP232's serial port, you should see its serial data out appear in HyperTerminal's window. Likewise, whatever
you type in the HyperTerminal window will be sent to the serial device.
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