Configuration Utility Overview - Advantech EKI-1521 User Manual

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Configuration Utility Overview

EKI-1500 serial device servers provide an easy-to-use utility to configure your serial
device server through an Ethernet connection. For secure administration, it can also
restrict the access rights for configuration to only one host PC. With this secure func-
tion enabled, other PCs will not have permission for configuration. After the installa-
tion program on the Advantech IEDG Series Driver Utility CD-ROM is finished, the
serial device servers will be ready for use and configure.
Advantech Serial Device Server Configuration Utility is an excellent device server
management tool. You can connect and configure the local and remote Advantech
serial device servers easily. Moreover, Virtual COM port will be enabled in the same
utility. Using this utility, you can:
Configure the network settings (you can set the IP address, Gateway address,
and Subnet mask)
View and set the serial port parameters (configure operating mode, baud rate,
serial port settings and operating mode settings)
Perform diagnostic tests (virtual COM port testing, port status list)
Perform administrative functions (export and import the serial device server
setting, manage access IP, a descriptive name, upgrade firmware)
Configure COM port redirector (virtual COM port)
You may open the Serial Device Server Configuration Utility from the Windows Start
Menu by clicking Start
Device Server Configuration Utility. The Serial Device Server Configuration Utility
will appear as below.
There are four major areas in this new serial device server configuration utility.
1. Serial Device Server List Area: All devices will be searched and listed in this
area. You can arrange different favorite group and virtual COM ports.
2. Serial Device Server Information Area: Click on the serial device server or move
cursor to the serial device server, the related information will be shown on this
area.
3. Configuration Area: Click on the item on the Device Server List Area, the
configuration page will display on the area.
4. Quick Tool Bar: Useful management functions shortcut.
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