Introduction

As the Ethernet Converter is pre-configured before shipping, the most common setup that has to be performed is to set the IP Address of the converter to meet your network requirements. The standard RS232 serial interface is used to setup the device.

The parameters to be used for this interface are:

Baud Rate - 19200

Parity - None,

Data bits - 8,

Stop bits – 1,

Flow control – None.

Using any data terminal emulation program, such as Hyper-terminal (standard with Windows) or Telix, you can view and edit the converter parameters.

 

Setting up the IP Address using Hyper-Terminal

To configure the Ethernet Converter using Hyper-Terminal, proceed as follows:

1. Start the program from the Windows START/ PROGRAM/ ACCESSORIES/ COMMUNICATIONS/ HYPER TERMINAL menu option.

2. Type in an appropriate name for the new connection, i.e. TNAJBox. Select the OK button.

3. Use the Connect using select box and select an available serial Comm’s port and then click on the OK button.
4. Enter the port settings as illustrated below. Note that the Configuration Port is set to a transmission speed of 19200 Bits per second.

5. Click on OK. When the Terminal Session connects, type in Reboot and press the keyboard [Enter] key.

6. The EtherPAD will now reboot. At the Password prompt, type in xxx.

            Note: The current firmware version will also be displayed.

7. Press the keyboard [C] key to configure the TCP/IP module.

8. At the Your option? prompt, press the [B] key twice.

9.   When the BOOTP Parameters Menu is displayed, press the [I] keyboard “hot-key”.

Note:    The above addresses are only examples and they must be set according to your specific network.

10. At the prompt, type in the required IP address as follows:
    1. The first set of 3 numbers and then press the [Enter] key,
    2. The second set of 3 numbers and then press the [Enter] key.
    3. The third set of 3 numbers and then press the [Enter] key.
    4. The last set of 3 numbers and then press the [Enter] key.
11. Press the [Q] key to return to the Configuration Menu.
12. Once all the parameters have been configured correctly, press the [Q] key and the following will be displayed.

13. Press the [S] key to save the parameters. Once saved, the following will be displayed.

14. Pressing the [Q] key at this stage will reboot the device and enable the saved settings.

 

Note:    Wait approximately 15 to 20 seconds after the device has rebooted before attempting to establish a TCP/IP connection.

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