Configuring Secure Redirector Com Ports; Adding A Secure Port; Configuring The Secure Com Port - Comtrol DeviceMaster PRO Installation And Configuration Manual

Configuring Secure Redirector COM Ports

Configuring Secure Redirector COM Ports

Adding a Secure Port

Configuring the Secure
COM Port
48 - Secure COM Port Set Up
Use the following procedures to:
• Add a DeviceMaster port
• Configure the port for the secure port redirector
If necessary, refer to the secure port redirector help system for more information.
Use the following procedure to add a secure port or ports.
Note: You must have enabled the security feature in SocketServer and have the IP address
and TCP port numbers to perform the following procedure.
1. If necessary, open the Secure Port Redirector, click Start, Programs, Secure Port
Redirector, and Secure Port Redirector.
2. Click Port and Add.
3. Select an available COM port in the Virtual serial port drop list.
4. Enter the Remote IP address of the DeviceMaster.
5. Enter the TCP port number for which you want to communicate on the DeviceMaster.
6. Click Ok.
7. Repeat Step 2 for each port that you want to use as a secure COM port.
Use the following procedure to configure the port.
1. Double-click the port that you want to configure.
2. Optionally click the Connection Settings tab and then click Auto-reconnect when
connection is broken.
3. Click the SSL Security tab and then click Use SSL for connection to remote side.
4. Click the Settings tab and select the appropriate serial port settings.
5. Optional click the Extra Strings tab and enter the appropriate values.
6. Click OK to save the settings for the DeviceMaster.
7. Repeat the above procedure for each port that you want to use as a secure COM port.
You are now ready to connect the serial devices to the DeviceMaster ports. If necessary,
refer to Connecting Serial Devices on Page 53 for cabling information.
DeviceMaster Installation and Configuration Guide: 2000506 Rev. B