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

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    Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiConnect Seri al-to-Ethernet Adapter User Guide (S00 0344D) 2 MultiConnect  Adapter User Guide Serial-to-Ethernet Adapter (MTS2EA & MTS2EA-R) PN S000344D, Version D Copyright This publication may not be r eproduced, in whole or in pa rt, without prior expressed written permission from Multi- Tech Systems, Inc. Al[...]

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    Table of Contents Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiConnect Seri al-to-Ethernet Adapter User Guide (S00 0344D) 3 Table of Contents Chapter 1 – Product Descri ption & S peci fications ............................................................................... ... 4 Product Descr iption ..........................................................[...]

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    Chapter 1 – Product Description & Specificat ions Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiConnect Seri al-to-Ethernet Adapter User Guide (S00 0344D) 4 Chapter 1 – P roduct Descript ion & Specif ications P roduct Descr ipt ion The MultiConnect Adapter is a compl ete, ready to deploy se rial-to-Ethernet Adapter for connectin g legacy devices to an [...]

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    Chapter 1 – Product Description & Specificat ions Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiConnect Seri al-to-Ethernet Adapter User Guide (S00 0344D) 5 T y pes of Adapters A v ailable Product Adapter Description Region MTS2EA Serial-to-Ethernet + IP (Externally Po wer) Global MTS2EA-R Serial-to-Ethernet + IP (RS-232 Power) Global Note: T he MTS2EA-R (RS[...]

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    Chapter 1 – Product Description & Specificat ions Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiConnect Seri al-to-Ethernet Adapter User Guide (S00 0344D) 6 Specif icat ions Category Description Memory 8 MEG Flash Memory 2 MEG Protocols Supported ARP, DHCP, Telnet, UDP, TFTP, PPP, HTTP, SMTP, POP3, FTP, SNTP, RAW UDP/TCP, ICMP, IP, TCP, SNMP WAN Interface 10[...]

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    Chapter 1 – Product Description & Specificat ions Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiConnect Seri al-to-Ethernet Adapter User Guide (S00 0344D) 7 Category Description Intelligent Fea tures High performance 10/100Bas eT Ethernet bridge Half duplex or full duplex supp ort on the WAN interface 256 frame buffer Stores 10,000 MAC addresses Automaticall[...]

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    Chapter 1 – Product Description & Specificat ions Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiConnect Seri al-to-Ethernet Adapter User Guide (S00 0344D) 8 Category Description Software Features (continued) Functional Features Command Line Configuration ov er Serial or Ethernet Serial – TTY Ethernet – Telnet – Web Username and Passw ord Authentication[...]

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    Chapter 2 – Installation Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiConnect Seri al-to-Ethernet Adapter User Guide (S00 0344D) 9 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 deskt op or to be panel-mo unted. To attach the bracket for panel-mounting, follo wing these step[...]

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    Chapter 2 – Installation Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiConnect Seri al-to-Ethernet Adapter User Guide (S00 0344D) 10 Instal lat ion This is an example of a typic al setup. Serial-to-Ethernet Power Connections The Adapters are powered in one of t wo ways: Powered by External Po wer Supply MTS2EA Powered through RS-232 Cable (Pin 6) MTS2EA-R Adapte[...]

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    Chapter 2 – Installation Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiConnect Seri al-to-Ethernet Adapter User Guide (S00 0344D) 11 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 T X O Pin 3 RX I Pin 3[...]

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    Chapter 3 – Managing and Config uring the MultiConnect Adapter Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiConnect Seri al-to-Ethernet Adapter User Guide (S00 0344D) 12 Chapter 3 – Manag ing and Conf ig ur ing the Mult iConne ct Adapter T wo W a ys to Login Login Using Telnet Client • Use Telnet Client to configure t he MultiC onnect Adapter for the first [...]

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    Chapter 4 – AT Commands Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiConnect Seri al-to-Ethernet Adapter User Guide (S00 0344D) 13 Chapter 4 – A T Commands See the separate Command Line Interface a nd Application E xamples Reference Guide. T he guide is included on Serial-to-Ethernet Adapt er CD and on the Multi-Tech Web site.[...]

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    Chapter 5 – Auto-Discovery Manager Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiConnect Seri al-to-Ethernet Adapter User Guide (S00 0344D) 14 Chapter 5 – Auto-Disc ov er y Manag er Int roduct ion The Windows-Based Auto-Disco very Manager for the Serial-to-Ethernet Adapter The Auto-Discovery Manager is a mechan ism for remotely monitoring the IPModule. It also[...]

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    Chapter 5 – Auto-Discovery Manager Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiConnect Seri al-to-Ethernet Adapter User Guide (S00 0344D) 15 Server Component The Server component listens on the SERV ER-PORT. It receives the broadcasts from the client and updates the list of configuration param eters. This list can be view ed by the administrator through the Us[...]

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    Chapter 5 – Auto-Discovery Manager Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiConnect Seri al-to-Ethernet Adapter User Guide (S00 0344D) 16 Continued: How to Edit the List and Make th e Changes Permanent 2. After clicking the desired entry, a ne w dialog box displays sho wing the current configuration. 3. Enter the new parameters and click the SET button. T h[...]

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    Chapter 6 – Upgrading the Firm ware and Flash Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiConnect Seri al-to-Ethernet Adapter User Guide (S00 0344D) 17 Chapter 6 – Upgrading the Firmw ar e and Fl ash Upg rading the Firmw are Prerequisites 1. Serial Port Configuration The default serial port paramet ers should be: Data length – 8 bits Parity – None Stop b[...]

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    Chapter 6 – Upgrading the Firm ware and Flash Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiConnect Seri al-to-Ethernet Adapter User Guide (S00 0344D) 18 Upg rading the Flash Serial Flash Upgrade The following steps explain the proce dure to upgrade a fl as h using the serial COM port (serial flash upgr ade). Connect the Adapter to a PC COM Port. • Open an app[...]

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    Appendix A – Regulator y Information Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiConnect Seri al-to-Ethernet Adapter User Guide (S00 0344D) 19 Appendix A – R eg ulator y Inf o rm ation 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 r[...]

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    Appendix B – Warrant y and Service Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiConnect Seri al-to-Ethernet Adapter User Guide (S00 0344D) 20 Appendix B – W ar r 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[...]

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    Appendix B – Warrant y and Service Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiConnect Seri al-to-Ethernet Adapter User Guide (S00 0344D) 21 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 you[...]

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    Index Multi-Tech Systems, Inc. MultiConnect Seri al-to-Ethernet Adapter User Guide (S00 0344D) 22 Inde x A Applica tions ........................................................................ 4 AT Comma nds .................................................................. 13 Auto-Discovery Manager ................................................[...]