Multi-Tech Systems MultiConnect Adapter manual

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    MultiConnect  Adapter Serial-to-Serial Adapter with IP User Guide[...]

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    Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiConnect Adapte rs User Guide (S000354B) 2 MultiConnect  Adapter User Guide Serial-to-Serial A dapter (MTS2SA-T & MTS2SA-T-R) PN s000354B, Version B Copyright This publication may not be r eproduced, in whole or in pa rt, without prior expressed written permission from Multi- Tech Systems, Inc. All rights reserve[...]

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    Table of Contents Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiConnect Seri al-to-Serial Adapter User Guide (S000354B) 3 Table of Contents Chapter 1 – Product Descr iption & Speci fications............................................................................... ..................... 4 Product Descr iption .............................................[...]

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    Chapter 1 – Product Description and Spec ifications Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiConnect Seri al-to-Serial Adapter User Guide (S000354B) 4 Chapter 1 – P roduct Descript ion & Specif icat ions P roduct Descr ipt ion The MultiConnect serial-to-se rial adapter enables instal led serial devices to connect to the Internet for remote monitoring,[...]

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    Chapter 1 – Product Description and Spec ifications Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiConnect Seri al-to-Serial Adapter User Guide (S000354B) 5 T y pes of Adapters A v ailable Product Adapter Description Region MTS2SA-T Serial-to-Serial + IP (External Power) Global MTS2SA-T-R Serial-to-Serial + IP (RS-232 Power) Global Note: The MTS2SA-T-R (RS-232 Po[...]

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    Chapter 1 – Product Description and Spec ifications Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiConnect Seri al-to-Serial Adapter User Guide (S000354B) 6 Specif icat ions Category Description Memory 8 MEG Flash Memory 2 MEG Protocols Supported ARP, DHCP, FTP, HTTP, ICMP, IP, POP3 , PPP, SMTP, TCP, Telnet, TFTP, and UDP Serial Interface Standard DCE serial Data[...]

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    Chapter 1 – Product Description and Spec ifications Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiConnect Seri al-to-Serial Adapter User Guide (S000354B) 7 Category Description Software Features Internet Applications DHCP Client: Request IP address for Ethernet Interfaces Telnet Server: Command Line Configuration Auto Dial-out Feature Command line via custom por[...]

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    Chapter 2 – Installation Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiConnect Seri al-to-Serial Adapter User Guide (S000354B) 8 Chapter 2 – Instal lat ion A tt aching t he Mult iConnect to a Fixed Locat ion The MultiConnect adapter is desi gn to be used on the desktop or to be pa nel-mounted. To attach the bracket for panel-mounting, follo wing these steps: 1[...]

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    Chapter 2 – Installation Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiConnect Seri al-to-Serial Adapter User Guide (S000354B) 9 Serial-to-Ser ial Adapter Inst al lat ion This is an example of a typic al setup. Conne ct ing the Cables Serial-to-Serial Power Connections Powered in one of t wo ways: Powered by External Power Supply MTS2SA-T Powered through RS-232 [...]

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    Chapter 2 – Installation Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiConnect Seri al-to-Serial Adapter User Guide (S000354B) 10 Female End of the Multi-Tech Adapter The following tables explain the Multi-T ech Adapter pin functions. External Power Powered Through Pin 6 Signal IN/OUT Signal IN/OUT Pin 1 CD O Pin 1 CD O Pin 2 TX O Pin 2 TX O Pin 3 RX I Pin 3 RX [...]

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    Chapter 3 – Managing and Config uring the MultiConnect Adapter Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiConnect Seri al-to-Serial Adapter User Guide (S000354B) 11 Chapter 3 – Manag ing and Conf ig ur ing t he Mult iConnect Adapter T wo W a y s to Log in Login Using TTY • Use TTY to configure your MultiConnect IP for the fi rst time. Configure the host s[...]

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    Chapter 4 – Command Line Interface (CLI) Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiConnect Seri al-to-Serial Adapter User Guide (S000354B) 12 Chapter 4 – Command Line Inter fac e and Applicat ion Examples See the separate Command Line Interface a nd Applicatio n Exam ples guide. T he guide includes the commands a nd examples for managing and config uring y[...]

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    Chapter 5 – Setting Country or Region Code s Using the CLI Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiConnect Seri al-to-Serial Adapter User Guide (S000354B) 13 Chapter 5 – Sett ing Count r y or R eg ion Codes Using the CLI The Default Country or Region Code is B5. If You Want to Change the Country or Region Code, Use the Command Line Interface: Command Syn[...]

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    Chapter 6 – Flash Upgrade Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiConnect Seri al-to-Serial Adapter User Guide (S000354B) 14 Chapter 6 – Flash Upg r ade Int roduction The MultiConnect Adapter contains a 2 MB flash wherein th e boot image, the firmware and configuration files are stored in a compressed format. Serial F lash Upg rade Sc enario Following st[...]

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    Appendix A – Regulator y Information Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiConnect Seri al-to-Serial Adapter User Guide (S000354B) 15 Appendix A – Regulator y Inf or m at ion Regulatory Information FCC Part 15 Regulation This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules[...]

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    Appendix B – Warrant y and Service Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiConnect Seri al-to-Serial Adapter User Guide (S000354B) 16 Appendix B – W arr ant y and Serv ic e Multi-Tech Warranty Statement Multi-Tech Systems, Inc., (hereafter “MTS”) warran ts that its pr oducts will be free from defects in material or workmanship for a period of two, fi[...]

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    Appendix B – Warrant y and Service Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiConnect Seri al-to-Serial Adapter User Guide (S000354B) 17 Repair Procedures for International Distributors International distributors should contact t heir MTS International sales representative for information about the rep airs for th eir Multi- Tech product. Please direct your q[...]

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    Index Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiConnect Seri al-to-Serial Adapter User Guide (S000354B) 18 Inde x A Applicat ions ................................................................ 4 AT Comm ands ......................................................... 12 C Command Mode ....................................................... 11 D Data Mo de ....[...]