DeviceMaster FreeWire Installation and User Guide
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1. SSID serserv Network Security Configure Network Security Channel 118 Country United States gt Speed 0 Mbps Signal Quality Disable This page allows you to modify the Wireless parameters Channel Enter the desired 802 11 channel to be used on your network The channel number only applies to AD_HOC mode In Infrastructure the access point determines the channel used e Admin you may want to configure network access password and an update password which prevents unauthorized configuration changes 6 To confirm wireless operation a Close the web browser and disconnect the Ethernet cable a Re open the web browser enter the IP address and verify that DeviceMaster FreeWire web page loads Note It takes approximately 7 seconds before the connection is operational If the web page does not load see Troubleshooting on Page 35 omtro 00 oso Explore malz File Edit View Favorites Tools Help ay Configure Network Card Access Password Configure Network Card Update Password Protocol Control Configure IP Access Control Configure Network Security Print Test Page Console Update Firmware 7 To use the serial port as a COM port go to Installing and Configuring the COM Port Redirector on Page 23 to install and configure the COM port redirector After optionally2. See LED Indicators on Page 9 for detailed information about the LEDs 3 Connect the DeviceMaster FreeWire to your network through a switch or hub using a category 5 CAT5 Ethernet cable The DeviceMaster FreeWire IP address must be configured before a network connection is available e The DeviceMaster FreeWire is configured with a static fixed IP address of 192 168 250 250 see your system administrator for assistance In most cases a fixed IP address is preferred because a DHCP server may not always assign the same IP address to the DeviceMaster FreeWire when the DeviceMaster FreeWire is powered on e If you want to use DHCP you must configure the DeviceMaster FreeWire for DHCP during the network configuration process Note If a wired connection is established to the unit the wireless link will be disabled The IP address must be within a valid range unique to your network and in the same subnet as your PC 4 Go to Configuration and Management on Page 13 for DeviceMaster FreeWire configuration procedures 8 Hardware Installation DeviceMaster FreeWire Installation and User Guide 2000412 Rev A LED Indicators LED Indicators The DeviceMaster FreeWire provides three multifunction LED Light Emitting Diode indicators yellow green and orange for easy monitoring The following table defines the function of each LED Function State Status ON The DeviceMaster Free
3. appropriate LEDs are not illuminated then there is probably a bad 10baseT or 100baseTX cable or the hub port is bad If possible try a different cable and hub port or try connecting a different device to the cable e Verify that you using the correct values for both IP Address and Port Number A common mistake is to assume the TCP port number is the device number on the server e Ifyou are using a hub verify that the hub port is operating correctly by trying the DeviceMaster FreeWire on a different port Troubleshooting Network Configuration Problems The following information may help you diagnose network configuration problems e Ifyou are using TCP IP make sure that your computer and the DeviceMaster FreeWire are on the same IP segment or can reach each other with a PING command from the host The IP address you assign to the DeviceMaster FreeWire must be on the same logical network as your host computers e g if your computer has an IP address of 192 189 207 3 the DeviceMaster FreeWire should have an IP address of 192 189 207 x where x is an integer between 1 and 254 or you must properly configure your router address to work with the DeviceMaster FreeWire e If your DeviceMaster FreeWire is set to Auto or DHCP for obtaining an IP address it is possible that the DeviceMaster FreeWire IP address can change Either configure your DHCP server to give the DeviceMaster FreeWire a permanent lease or configure the DeviceMast
4. are ready to connect the serial device to the DeviceMaster FreeWire Refer to Connecting the Serial Device on Page 29 for serial port pinout information and Verifying the Installation on Page 33 to complete the installation 22 Configuration and Management DeviceMaster FreeWire Installation and User Guide 2000412 Rev A Installing and Configuring the COM Port Redirector Use this section to install and configure the COM port redirector for the following operating systems e Windows 2000 e Windows XP e Windows Server 2003 e Windows Vista Note The DeviceMaster FreeWire COM Port Redirector is a licensed copy that contains a permanent key Installing the COM Port Redirector You can install the DeviceMaster FreeWire COM port redirector from the Software and Documentation CD shipped with your product or download it from the web site http www comtrol com support download asp partnumber 1800352 Use the following procedure to install the DeviceMaster FreeWire COM port redirector 1 Execute the COM port redirector assembly and click Next at the Welcome window fe DeviceMaster FreeWire ersion 4 8 6 Setup d ioj xi Welcome to the DeviceMaster FreeWire Installation Wizard 2 Click I accept the terms of the license agreement and Next to continue the installation 3 Click Next at the Choose Destination Location window It is strongly recommended that you exit all Windows programs before r
5. for the DeviceMaster FreeWire Configure multiple DeviceMaster FreeWires at the same time Change options such as the DeviceMaster FreeWire access protocol time out values and status icons Allows you to update the firmware e Embedded web server pages Page 18 Allow you to configure the DeviceMaster FreeWire with a standard web browser for example Firefox or Internet Explorer No additional software is needed on the system Can be used on any system that supports web browser capabilities Type the IP address into your web browser address bar to connect e DeviceMaster FreeWire internal configuration console which can be accessed via a Telnet connection or directly through the DeviceMaster FreeWire serial port Page 21 The Command Console is a command line oriented console Contains some advanced features not available through the Web Browser Interface Can be accessed via Telnet or via a direct connection to the DeviceMaster FreeWire s serial port Requires a DB9 RS 232 null modem cable for serial connection Type HELP for a list of console commands DeviceMaster FreeWire Installation and User Guide 2000412 Rev A Configuration and Management 13 Using the DeviceMaster FreeWire Management Utility Using the DeviceMaster FreeWire Management Utility Installing the DeviceMaster FreeWire Management Utility Configuring the DeviceMaster FreeWire Use the following subsections to install the Device
6. installing the COM port redirector you are ready to connect the serial device to the DeviceMaster FreeWire Refer to Connecting the Serial Device on Page 29 for serial port pinout information and Verifying the Installation on Page 33 to complete the installation 20 Configuration and Management DeviceMaster FreeWire Installation and User Guide 2000412 Rev A Using the Command Console Using the Command Console Telnet Connection Serial Connection You can use a telnet or serial connection to configure the DeviceMaster FreeWire using the Command Console Use this procedure to access the Command Console through telnet Note To configure the DeviceMaster FreeWire the IP address must also be valid for the network to which it is attached The network segment must be 192 168 250 x to communicate to the DeviceMaster Free Wire default IP address of 192 168 250 250 1 Ensure the DeviceMaster FreeWire is connected via an Ethernet cable to the host computer 2 From the Windows Start menu click Run and then type the following command where x x x x is the IP address of the DeviceMaster FreeWire The system will use the default port 23 telnet X X X X 3 After a connection is established press Return or Enter to get the prompt enter the password ACCESS it will not echo on your screen and type anything in response to the Enter Username gt prompt When the Local gt prompt appears you are ready to ent
7. to isolate any problems and be sure to write down any error messages Also make sure that you have the serial number of the product located on the product label on the back of the DeviceMaster FreeWire Comtrol Contact Information Downloads http Avww comtrol com downloads Web site http www comtrol com Forum http formum comtrol com Phone 763 494 4100 DeviceMaster FreeWire Installation and User Guide 2000412 Rev A Troubleshooting 37 Where to Get Help This page was intentionally left blank 38 Troubleshooting DeviceMaster FreeWire Installation and User Guide 2000412 Rev A Safety and Regulatory Notices This section provides the following e Information for United States Users e Declaration of Conformity FCC on Page 40 e Information for Canadian Users IC notice on Page 40 e Information for European Users on Page 40 Information for United States Users This equipment has been tested and found to comply within the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will n
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9. DEVICEMASTER_ FreeWire Installation and User Guide 7 ComrTror Ww Network Enabling Devices Trademarks and Notices Notice Comtrol Corporation SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS OF THIS PRODUCT FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE Comtrol Corporation shall not be liable for any errors contained in this manual or for any damages resulting from loss of use data profits or any incidental or consequential damages arising from the use of Comtrol Corporation products or services The information contained in this documentation is subject to change without notice Trademarks Comtrol is a trademark of Comtrol Corporation Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation Ethernet is a trademark of Xerox Corporation Other product names mentioned herein may be trademarks and or registered trademarks of their respective owners First Edition August 21 2008 Copyright 2008 Comtrol Corporation All Rights Reserved Comtrol Corporation makes no representations or warranties with regard to the contents of this document or to the suitability of the Comtrol product for any particular purpose This publication is subject to change without notice Some software or features may not be available at the time of publication Contact your reseller for current product information Document Number 2000412 Rev A Table of Contents Product Overview odedeb0sb6ssbieseses0c8ebesebeoesecsvsse
10. Default Settings Factory Default Settings The DeviceMaster FreeWire is shipped with a default configuration that works with the most common serial to Ethernet and wireless connections The default settings can be changed to suit specific installation requirements via the DeviceMaster FreeWire Management Utility embedded Web server or via a Telnet connection to the DeviceMaster FreeWire internal console The factory default settings can be easily restored at any time by performing a cold reset press and hold the Reset button on the device for more than five seconds The following table lists the DeviceMaster FreeWire default settings Parameter Description Settings Character bits per character 8 Flow flow control None Parity parity None Baud rate bits per second 115 200 Stop stop bits per character 1 Mode line mode serial port protocol 232 ECABLE E Cable mode for TCP connections Disable ECADDR E Cable destination IP address set by user ECONN E Cable connection attempt time 20 seconds ECPORT E Cable destination IP port number 9100 Web browser password not case sensitive ACCESS sek pen Ze Default Gateway 0 0 0 0 Protocols DHCP static addressing arp rasp and BootP protocols 10 Hardware Installation DeviceMaster FreeWire Installation and User Guide 2000412 Rev A Port Parameters Port Parameters Para
11. Destination Device 3001 RS 232 9100 RS 232 9200 RFC 2217 You should set the port to port forwarding in routers and firewalls DeviceMaster FreeWire Installation and User Guide 2000412 Rev A Connecting the Serial Device 31 TCP Port Connections This page was intentionally left blank 32 Connecting the Serial Device DeviceMaster FreeWire Installation and User Guide 2000412 Rev A Verifying the Installation There are several ways to verify that the serial port is functioning This section discusses how to test a serial device able to display ASCII characters Refer to the DeviceMaster FreeWire Software and Documentation CD for procedures of how to use Test Terminal and the loopback plug to verify that the serial port is functioning Use the following procedure to verify that the DeviceMaster FreeWire and the serial device are working correctly 1 Verify that both the DeviceMaster FreeWire and the connected serial device are powered on and ready and that a serial cable is properly connected between the DeviceMaster FreeWire and serial device i e transmit signal output from the DeviceMaster FreeWire going to the receive signal input on the serial device ground leads connected together etc Note Before attempting to use the DeviceMaster FreeWire you must verify the connection between the DeviceMaster FreeWire and the connected serial device If this connection is not working you will n
12. IP address of the DeviceMaster FreeWire into the address bar of the web browser and then press Enter The Web Browser Utility screen displays 4 Click the Login menu selection left enter the password default is ACCESS and then click Submit E Comtrol 31300 7 Microsoft Internet Explorer Fie Edit View Favorites Tools Help Q ex x B l P atiress http 192 168 250 250 login z Boo System COMT270001 Name System Comtrol 31300 7 Description System Location System Contact Serial Number Ethernet Address 1300 00002 00 C0 4E 27 00 01 TSSS 1 35b 2008 07 17 Version Status of port S1 Internet 18 Configuration and Management DeviceMaster FreeWire Installation and User Guide 2000412 Rev A Using the Web Browser Interface 5 Use the web page to configure the settings of the DeviceMaster FreeWire The menu selections are displayed on the left side of the screen and the individual settings are located at the top of the screen At a minimum you need to configure the following pages e I O Port if you are using the serial port in socket mode I O Port Settings Port Name 1 Port Type Serial Baud Rate 115200 7 Bits per character fe 2 Stop Bits fix 2 Parity None 2 Flow Control None gt 2 ECable Mode C Enable Disable 2 Destination IP Add
13. Master FreeWire Management Utility and configure the DeviceMaster FreeWire Refer to the help system for information about using the DeviceMaster FreeWire Management Utility You can install the DeviceMaster FreeWire Management Utility from the Software and Documentation CD shipped with your product or download it from the web site http www comtrol com support download asp partnumber 1800353 Use the following procedure to install the DeviceMaster FreeWire Management Utility 1 Unzip the DeviceMaster FreeWire Management Utility execute the setup exe file and click Next at the Welcome window 2 Click I accept the terms of the license agreement and Next to continue the installation 3 Click Next at the Choose Destination Location window 4 Click Install to install the DeviceMaster FreeWire Management Utility 5 Click Finish Use the following procedure to configure the DeviceMaster FreeWire Note To configure the DeviceMaster FreeWire the IP address must also be valid for the network to which it is attached The network segment must be 192 168 250 x to communicate to the DeviceMaster Free Wire default IP address of 192 168 250 250 1 From the Start Program group click Comtrol DeviceMaster FreeWire Management Utility 2 Click Next at the Welcome window 3 Press Next to use the default settings or enter a name or change the discovery method The name or discovery method can be changed later if so desired The Devi
14. Wire is receiving power POWER OFF The DeviceMaster FreeWire is not Orange receiving power Blinking The DeviceMaster FreeWire power supply is malfunctioning Yellow OFF Green OFF No network activity Yellow ON Green OFF 10baseT network active Yellow Blinkin Green OFF 10baseT network data received NETWORK Yellow OFF STATUS Me 100baseTX network active Yellow Green Green ON Yellow OFF are 100baseTX network data received Green Blinking Yellow ON Wirel A TE ir n r Green ON eless network active Yellow Blinking ian Wireless network data received Green Blinking Reset Button Functions Action Result Depress for less than 5 seconds Generates configuration data that can be viewed using a terminal emulator e g Windows Hyper Terminal or other serial device that can display ASCII characters or it will initiate a test page if the DeviceMaster FreeWire is connected to a serial printer Depress for more than 5 seconds Resets the DeviceMaster FreeWire s configuration to factory defaults cold reset The unit will automatically re initialize after updating the configuration memory Depress for 3 seconds during power up Places the device into console configuration mode which can be used to configure the device via the DeviceMaster FreeWire s serial port DeviceMaster FreeWire Installation and User Guide 2000412 Rev A Hardware Installation 9 Factory
15. at you E want to associate with the DeviceMaster FreeWire serial port and click Ok FESS CENCE ET ni COM26 COM39 Note Only available COM ports are COM27 com4o COM53 displayed COM28 coM41 COM54 COM29 COM42 COM55 COM30 COM43 COM56 COM31 COM44 COM5 COM32 COM45 COM58 COM33 COM46 COM59 COM34 COM4 COME0 COM35 jCOM48 JCOM61 COM36 jCOM49 jCOM62 COM37 COMS50 COME63 COM38 COMS51 COM64 Or enter port range below COM20 Cance Hep 24 Installing and Configuring the COM Port Redirector DeviceMaster FreeWire Installation and User Guide 2000412 Rev A Installing the COM Port Redirector 8 Click Configuration Wizard _ DeviceMaster FreeWire Control Panel COM20 9 Enter the DeviceMaster FreeWire IP address and Port Se Wizard COM20 E Number and then click Start The default port numbers for EE the DeviceMaster FreeWire Port Usemame en Number are e Port 9100 Raw TCP connection e Port 9200 Telnet Protocol DeviceMaster FreeWire Installation and User Guide 2000412 Rev A Installing and Configuring the COM Port Redirector 25 Installing the COM Port Redirector 10 Review the DeviceMaster FreeWire status to verify that the DeviceMaster FreeWire connection has been successfully completed and
16. cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations To prevent radio interference to the licensed service this device is intended to be operated indoors and away from windows to provide maximum shielding Equipment that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing This device has been designed to operate with an antenna having a maximum gain of 2 dB Antenna having a higher gain is strictly prohibited per regulations of Industry Canada The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms To reduce potential radio interference to other users the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen than the equivalent isotropically radiated power EIRP is not more than the required for successful communication Information for European Users The server and its built in 802 11b and 802 11g wireless technology is in compliance with the Class B Information Technology Equipment requirements and other relevant provisions of European Directive 1999 5 EC The limits for Class B equipment were derived for typical residential environments to provide reasonable protection against interference with licensed communications devices The internal function is a radio device using the 2 4 GHz frequency band 2 400GHz 2 4845 GHz It is intended for wireless comm
17. ceMaster FreeWire Management Utility takes a few moments to locate the DeviceMaster FreeWire 4 Right click the DeviceMaster FreeWire in the right pane and click Configuration Note Optionally you can use the Configuration Wizard to configure the IP addresses and serial port parameters for the DeviceMaster FreeWire After using the wizard you will need to configure the wireless parameters 14 Configuration and Management DeviceMaster FreeWire Installation and User Guide 2000412 Rev A Configuring the DeviceMaster FreeWire 5 Select the appropriate IP address type and change the IP address to reflect your network requirements If necessary see the network administrator for a static IP address TCP IP Output Port Wireless SNMP Protocols SNMP Traps r IP Address Resolution Set Permanent 192 168 11 250 Use Network Protocol Methods I Allow Timeout RARP F so0TP F DHEP IF Gleaning Subnet Mask ca ae ee Default Gateway 192 168 11 254 Telnet Http Password Advanced TCP IP Cancel Help Optionally configure a telnet http password or click Advanced TCP IP to change the TCP Connection Timeout Unsolicited ARP or DNS settings 6 To configure output port settings click the Output Port tab and click the appropriate selections for your environment Server Configuration 192 168 11 250 xj TCPAP Output Port wireless SNMP Protocols SNMP Traps r Sett
18. click Use Settings to 11 close the wizard Configuration Wizard COM20 ay xj IP Address of Server f192 168 11 250 3100 Username Port Number Password Trying 192 168 11 250 Connected to Server Raw TCP Connection Detected Session Completed Recommendations Protocol Raw TCP COM Port Option DTR Emulation disabled Security Disabled Refer to help system if the connection fails for troubleshooting information Click Stop to disrupt the verification process Copy to place a copy of the status window contents on the clipboard and Cancel to return to the previous screen After installing the COM port redirector you are ready to connect the serial device to the DeviceMaster FreeWire Refer to Connecting the Serial Device on Page 29 for serial port pinout information and Verifying the Installation on Page 33 to complete the installation G Stop 9B Use Settings BB Cony Cancel _ Configuration Wizard COM20 x IP ddress of Server Port Number 192 168 111 250 fs Username Password TE es Status Trying 192 168 11 250 Error connecting to 192 168 11 250 WINSOCK connection refused H H No more addresses to try failing connection H Cannot connect to 192 168 11 250 Error connecting to 192 168 212 250 CONNREFUSED Server is not responding to that port number ER Copy Cancel 26 Installing and Configur
19. e serial connection After successful communication is verified using the temporary serial device reconnect the original serial device making sure that the original serial device is configured with serial port parameters that match the tested connection If you are having installation problems see Troubleshooting on Page 35 or the Software and Documentation CD for assistance DeviceMaster FreeWire Installation and User Guide 2000412 Rev A Verifying the Installation 33 This page was intentionally left blank 34 Verifying the Installation DeviceMaster FreeWire Installation and User Guide 2000412 Rev A Troubleshooting Introduction This section describes procedures for troubleshooting problems you may encounter with the DeviceMaster FreeWire and is divided into the following sections e Troubleshooting Installation Problems e Troubleshooting Network Configuration Problems on Page 35 e Troubleshooting Windows Problems on Page 36 e Troubleshooting Wireless Configuration Problems on Page 36 If your problem is not resolved using the troubleshooting sections you can use Where to Get Help on Page 37 for additional help Troubleshooting Installation Problems If you cannot access the connected serial device via the DeviceMaster FreeWire first check the network connection and cabling e Check the physical cabling to ensure all cables are plugged in Ethernet and DB 9 serial cable e Ifthe
20. e COM Port Redirector DeviceMaster FreeWire Installation and User Guide 2000412 Rev A Connecting the Serial Device Connect the DeviceMaster FreeWire to your serial device using a standard RS 232 DB9 serial cable You can build your own null modem or straight through DB9 serial cables using the following subsections Serial Port Signals The following table provide serial port pinouts for the DeviceMaster FreeWire DB9 Connector Pinouts Pin RS 232 DCD RxD TxD RS 232 DTR GND DSR RTS CTS Pind Pin6 RI Ring or 5 VDC DB9 Male power input selectable via 3 pin jumper Co NI Op OY AY Co DO e DB9 Loopback Plugs Loopback connectors are DB9 female serial port plugs with pins wired together as shown that are used in conjunction with application software Test Terminal to test serial ports The DeviceMaster FreeWire is shipped with a a single loopback plug RS 232 Note You can use Test Terminal to test the serial ports You can use the Support page on the CD shipped with the DeviceMaster FreeWire Wire the following pins together to build additional plugs or Pin1 Pin 5 replace a missing RS 232 loopback plug m tre Frl e Pins 1to 4 to6 pin STS in e Pins 2 to3 e Pins 7 to 8 to 9 DeviceMaster FreeWire Installation and User Guide 2000412 Rev A Connecting the Serial Device 29 DB9 Null Modem Cables DB9 Null Modem Cables Use t
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22. er 0x followed by a 10 digit key for 40 bit or 64 bit WEP or 26 digit key for 128 bit WEP in hexadecimal format 0 9 or A F If you are experiencing slow performance or are having intermittent problems connecting try changing the RF channel of your wireless network The RF channel can be changed via the web browser configuration utility for the DeviceMaster FreeWire See your wireless adapter and or access point documentation for more information When changing the RF channel it is recommended that you select a channel that is at least three channels lower or higher than any other wireless networks within range 36 Troubleshooting DeviceMaster FreeWire Installation and User Guide 2000412 Rev A Where to Get Help Where to Get Help Comtrol Corporation offers several customer support options to assist you in the event you experience difficulties with the DeviceMaster FreeWire including telephone support repair services and warranty Your first point of contact for technical support is the Distributor or Dealer from whom you bought your product They are familiar with your needs and will generally be able to provide you with the fastest and most comprehensive support If your Distributor or Dealer is unable to answer your questions or is for some reason not available then contact Comtrol Corporation Before contacting Technical Support please refer to the troubleshooting suggestions or the web site in this manual
23. er FreeWire to be on a STATIC IP address outside the scope of the DHCP addresses DeviceMaster FreeWire Installation and User Guide 2000412 Rev A Troubleshooting 35 Troubleshooting Windows Problems The problem may be the result of mismatched or duplicate IP addresses Verify that the IP address is correctly loaded into the DeviceMaster FreeWire via the displayed or printed configuration information or through the remote console and make sure that no other nodes on the network have this address duplicate addresses are the biggest cause of TCP IP connectivity problems If the IP address is not correct then check whether the loading procedure was properly executed Verify that the host computer and the DeviceMaster FreeWire are either on the same subnet for example if the DeviceMaster FreeWire has a subnet mask of 255 255 255 0 the host must have the same subnet mask or that the router is properly configured to pass data between the two devices If the wrong IP address is loaded check your network for file servers that have DHCP BOOTP or rarp enabled and make sure that these file servers are not set up to load IP addresses into the DeviceMaster FreeWire Troubleshooting Windows Problems If you are having trouble accessing the connected serial device through Windows ensure you can ping the DeviceMaster FreeWire using the DOS command PING ipaddress where ipaddress is the IP address of the DeviceMaster FreeWire If yo
24. er commands For a list of commands type help at the command prompt 4 After configuring the DeviceMaster FreeWire confirm wireless operation a Close the Command Console and disconnect the Ethernet cable b Re open a telnet session enter the IP address and verify that a DeviceMaster FreeWire telnet session opens Note It takes approximately 7 seconds before the connection is operational If the telnet session does not start see Troubleshooting on Page 35 5 To use the serial port as a COM port go to Installing and Configuring the E Port Redirector on Page 23 to install and configure the COM port redirector After optionally installing the COM port redirector you are ready to connect the serial device to the DeviceMaster FreeWire Refer to Connecting the Serial Device on Page 29 for serial port pinout information and Verifying the Installation on Page 33 to complete the installation The DeviceMaster FreeWire Command Console can be accessed via a direct connection to the DeviceMaster FreeWire serial port using a COM port emulator and a null modem serial cable 1 Attach one end of a null modem serial cable to the DB9 serial port of the DeviceMaster FreeWire and the other end of the cable to the COM port on your computer 2 Press and hold the DeviceMaster FreeWire Reset button for at least three seconds while powering up the device When the DeviceMaster FreeWire has finished initializing the internal conf
25. he following figure if you need to build an RS 232 null modem cable A null modem cable is required for connecting DTE devices TxD RxD RTS CTS DSR DCD DTR GND DeviceMaster Female Note You may want to purchase or build a straight through cable and purchase a null modem adapter For example a null modem cable can be used to DB9 Signal Pins oR HO ONN Ww DB9 DB25 RJ45 Pins Pins Pins Signal 2 aQOrRA AN COW 5 3 2 Don OI 7 connect COM2 of one PC to COM2 of another PC DE9 Straight Through Cables ONEAN 3 RxD TxD CTS RTS DTR DCD DSR GND Use the following figure if you need to build an RS 232 straight through cable Straight through cables are used to connect modems and other DCE devices For example a straight through cable can be used to connect COM2 of one PC to COM2 to a modem DB9 RJ45 DB25 Pins Pins Pins Signal DB9 Signal Pins DCD 1 1 3 RxD 2 2 ty TxD 3 3 Sq DTR 4 pi oE GND 5 5 SE DSR 6 6 Ja g RTS 7 7 CTS 8 gt 8 RI 9 9 LEELEE 8 A ONNNOG N N DCD RxD TxD DTR GND DSR RTS CTS RI 30 Connecting the Serial Device DeviceMaster FreeWire Installation and User Guide 2000412 Rev A TCP Port Connections TCP Port Connections The DeviceMaster FreeWire supports port connections over TCP IP using raw TCP ports only The TCP ports are allocated as follows Port
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27. iguration console will be ready to accept commands 3 Start a terminal emulation program e g Windows Hyper Terminal making sure you are connecting with the relevant COM port Note You can use Test Terminal WCOM2 which is available on the CD You can also download the latest version from the web site http www comtrol com support download asp partnumber 1800355 DeviceMaster FreeWire Installation and User Guide 2000412 Rev A Configuration and Management 21 Serial Connection 4 Use the following settings for the connection Bits Per Second 115200 Data Bits 8 Parity None Stop Bits 1 Flow Control None 5 Once connected press Enter to continue The Local gt prompt appears indicating that the system is ready to accept commands For a list of commands type help at the command prompt 6 After configuring the DeviceMaster FreeWire confirm wireless operation a b Close the Command Console and disconnect the Ethernet cable Re open a telnet session enter the IP address and verify that a DeviceMaster FreeWire telnet session opens Note It takes approximately 7 seconds before the connection is operational If the telnet session does not start see Troubleshooting on Page 35 7 To use the serial port as a COM port go to Installing and Configuring the COM Port Redirector on Page 23 to install and configure the COM port redirector After optionally installing the COM port redirector you
28. ing the COM Port Redirector DeviceMaster FreeWire Installation and User Guide 2000412 Rev A Changing the Serial Settings Changing the Serial Settings In order to establish communication between the DeviceMaster FreeWire and a serial device the serial settings for both devices must match The serial settings can be changed using the DeviceMaster FreeWire Management Utility web browser interface or the DeviceMaster FreeWire internal configuration console For information refer to Configuration and Management on Page 13 When using the COM port redirector with Telnet all serial port settings will be configured through the PC application controlling the COM port See Factory Default Settings on Page 10 for a list of factory default settings Accessing the COM Port Redirector After initial installation of the COM port redirector access the DeviceMaster FreeWire Control Panel for the COM port redirector through the Start All Programs Comtrol FreeWire Control Panel selection Use the help system for information about using the port redirector Removing the COM Port Redirector Use the Add Remove Programs Control Panel to remove the DeviceMaster FreeWire port redirector DeviceMaster FreeWire Installation and User Guide 2000412 Rev A Installing and Configuring the COM Port Redirector 27 Removing the COM Port Redirector This page was intentionally left blank 28 Installing and Configuring th
29. ing the Installation Loucesceescoscescsbecdessssseecsesecsasscesscessocteseceetescsascsenocesssenscsssssebenscsenseosssere f Troubleshooting svcisiscescssssscasasecavasvndsnsessnstsasecunndsseonsiacasdsesesossssvesissesussoussonsesssiacesesasessvseedensasOO Ge ape ee On suua T Ta 35 Troubleshooting Installation Problem csssssscsssssssssscsccsssssssssccssesccscscscesesssssssccscesssssscssesssssees 35 Troubleshooting Network Configuration Problems ccccssssssscssssssccccssesssssscsscssccsscssccssssssssess 35 Troubleshooting Windows Problems ccsccisccscssccssssssvssecucosensasastesvoosenseeessescuneei stesveesevsectusoovesionssssvecsenreess 36 Troubleshooting Wireless Configuration Problems scccsssssssssssssssssscssessssssssscsssesccssccssssssseess 36 Whore to Gal Bl glares ts lr Ds en re Be nn nn PN Pr 37 Table of Contents DeviceMaster FreeWire Installation and User Guide 2000412 Rev A iii Table of Contents Safety and Regulatory Notices ssssssccsssscccccssssssssssssssssssssssscccccccsccscsccssssssssssssssssssessse OD Information for United States Users Declaration of Conformity POC sisusssssscssicsssisssossscicienssacserenaissdesenssaasiosasssieniminicoouiiesiieunnneie O Information for Canadian Users IC notice sesssosssosescooessooscooocsooccooosooeosoocsooeesooesooeseossessssssssssssssesses 40 Information for European User isicsssssisicccesiassscsesticinccarnsiansen
30. ings Language Switching Mode A Printer Type No Specific Pinter z Switch Sequence PCL E PostScript IN Configuration Page Language Text z Serial Settings Cancel Help DeviceMaster FreeWire Installation and User Guide 2000412 Rev A Configuration and Management 15 Configuring the DeviceMaster FreeWire 7 Click the Wireless tab a Select the appropriate Wireless Mode TCP IP Output Port Wireless SNMP Protocols SNMP Traps b Enter the SSID for your wireless Aado 802 11b and g network Wireless Mode Infrastructure x c Ifyou selected Ad Hoc select the corresponding channel to 5p iink match your network d If necessary change the Data Rate and Access Point Density values to meet your needs HF Channel E zj e If necessary click Wireless Security to set up security a Data Rate 54 x settings to match your wireless network Access Point Density Low 7 Configure Wireless Security 8 Click the SNMP tab if you need to change the default values Server Configuration 192 168 11 250 x TCPAP Output Port wireless SNMP Protocols SNMP Traps CMT 270001 System Name System Contact System Location m Community Names ooo Cancel He 16 Configuration and Management DeviceMaster FreeWire Installation and User Guide 2000412 Rev A Configuring the DeviceMaster FreeWire 9 Click
31. meter Description Settings CHARACTER bits per character 7 8 default FLOW flow control NONE default Xon Xoff CTS RTS PARITY parity re ees EVEN ODD MARK or 300 600 1200 2400 3600 4800 7200 SPEED ees ae bits per 1990 14400 19200 38400 57600 76800 115200 default 230400 460800 stop bits per STOP character 1 default 2 line mode serial port MODE protocol 232 default Disabled E Cable mode for ECABLE TCP connections Enable Disable default E Cable destination ECADDR IP address set by user E Cable connection ECONN attempt time 20 seconds E 1 ECPORT poe 9100 default or set by user Note The default IP address is 192 168 250 250 DeviceMaster FreeWire Installation and User Guide 2000412 Rev A Hardware Installation 11 Port Parameters This page was intentionally left blank 12 Hardware Installation DeviceMaster FreeWire Installation and User Guide 2000412 Rev A Configuration and Management Configuration Options After the hardware installation has been successfully completed the DeviceMaster FreeWire is ready for configuration There are three configuration and management methods from which to chose e DeviceMaster FreeWire Management Utility Page 14 User friendly interface makes configuration fast and easy Check DeviceMaster FreeWire status information Print a configuration sheet Reset the DeviceMaster FreeWire Save or restore a configuration
32. ng the DeviceMaster FreeWire Hardware The DeviceMaster FreeWire can be wall mounted set on the desktop or mounted using the optional DIN rail kit available from Comtrol Corporation 1 Write down the 12 digit MAC Media Access Code address printed on the label located on the bottom of the DeviceMaster FreeWire for example 00 C0 4E 27 00 00 You may need this number in order to configure the DeviceMaster FreeWire Plug the DeviceMaster FreeWire power supply adapter into a suitable AC receptacle and then plug the power supply cable into the DeviceMaster FreeWire The DeviceMaster FreeWire will run through a sequence of power up diagnostics for a few seconds DeviceMaster FreeWire Installation and User Guide 2000412 Rev A Hardware Installation 7 Installing the DeviceMaster FreeWire Hardware e Ifthe DeviceMaster FreeWire is operating properly the LEDs will blink momentarily and then go out the yellow 10 and green 100 LEDs will illuminate if the network is active and the orange Power LED will illuminate indicating the device is receiving power e The unit powers up in the Normal mode which provides for connection from the network to the device connected to the serial port of the DeviceMaster FreeWire e Ifthe Power LED blinks continuously in a regular pattern a problem exists If this is the case try powering the unit off and then on again If the problem persists refer to Troubleshooting on Page 35
33. ot be able to send and or receive data from the connected serial device 2 Verify that the DeviceMaster FreeWire port settings i e baud rate flow control character bit size parity etc exactly match the settings of the connected serial device port 3 Ifthe serial device connected to the DeviceMaster FreeWire is able to display or print ASCII characters such as a terminal emulator or serial printer then communication between the devices can be verified by pressing the Reset button on the DeviceMaster FreeWire for about one second but less than five seconds which initiates the output of configuration data from the DeviceMaster FreeWire to the connected serial device e If communication has been successfully established between the two devices the serial device should be able to display or print the DeviceMaster FreeWire s configuration data e Ifno data is displayed or printed verify that both devices are powered ON are properly connected using a suitable serial cable and are using compatible serial port parameters The two most common serial communication problems are due to the either the cabling and or mismatched serial port parameters Note If the DeviceMaster FreeWire is connected to a serial device that cannot display or print ASCII characters then it is recommended that another serial device capable of displaying or printing ASCII characters be temporarily connected to the DeviceMaster FreeWire in order to verify th
34. ot occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio and television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help The user is cautioned that changes and modifications made to the equipment without the approval of manufacturer could void the user s authority to operate this equipment Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation The radiated output power of the print server is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits Nevertheless print server shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized To satisfy RF exposure requirements this device and its antenna s must operate with a separation distance of at least 20 centimeters from all persons and must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter End users must be pr
35. ovided with specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance DeviceMaster FreeWire Installation and User Guide 2000412 Rev A Safety and Regulatory Notices 39 Declaration of Conformity FCC Declaration of Conformity FCC According to 47CFR Part 2 and 15 for Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals and or CPU Boards and Power Supplies used with Class B Personal Computers Comtrol Corporation 6655 Wedgwood Road Maple Grove MN 55311 Declare under sole responsibility that the product identified herein complies with 47CFR Part 2 and 15 of the FCC rules as a Class B digital device FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE Each product marketed is identical to the representative unit tested and found to be compliant with the standards Records maintained continue to reflect the equipment being produced can be expected to be within the variation accepted due to quantity production and testing on a statistical basis as required by 47CFR 2 909 Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Information for Canadian Users IC notice The term IC before the radio certification number only signifies that Industry of Canada technical specifications were met Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not
36. port pinout information and Verifying the Installation on Page 33 to complete the installation DeviceMaster FreeWire Installation and User Guide 2000412 Rev A Configuration and Management 17 Using the Web Browser Interface Using the Web Browser Interface Optionally you can configure the DeviceMaster FreeWire using a standard web browser to access the DeviceMaster FreeWire embedded web server pages which contain the DeviceMaster FreeWire configuration options No additional software is required Note To configure the DeviceMaster FreeWire the IP address must also be valid for the network to which it is attached The network segment must be 192 168 250 x to communicate to the DeviceMaster Free Wire default IP address of 192 168 250 250 1 Verify that your PC is connected and has access to the network If you have not done so connect an available Ethernet cable from your network hub to the DeviceMaster FreeWire and verify that the DeviceMaster FreeWire is powered on To operate on an 802 11b g network you must set up the same configuration as the wireless network you want the DeviceMaster FreeWire to communicate on All nodes of a wireless network need to have the same settings in order to communicate with each other e Wireless mode ad hoc or infrastructure e SSID channel e Data rate e Security settings WEP keys 802 1x settings etc 3 From the host computer open a standard web browser enter the
37. reeWire 6 Product Overview DeviceMaster FreeWire Installation and User Guide 2000412 Rev A Hardware Installation This section discusses the following hardware related topics in addition to the hardware installation procedure Device Descriptions Device Descriptions below LED Indicators on Page 9 Reset Button Functions on Page 9 Factory Default Settings on Page 10 Port Parameters_on Page 11 The DeviceMaster FreeWire includes the components that are discussed in the following subsections Power connector The power supply cable plugs into this connector LED status indicators Power 10 and 100 Indicate the operational states of the DeviceMaster FreeWire See LED Indicators on Page 9 for detailed LED status light A descriptions Comoe s Reset button Pressing the Reset button for less than five seconds prints a test page if the venae device is connected to a serial printer Pressing i Z and holding the Reset button for more than five FreeWire seconds resets the DeviceMaster FreeWire to factory default settings Reset Button Functions ee oc on Page 9 ha 10 100 The RJ45 Ethernet port is used for connecting the DeviceMaster FreeWire to an Ethernet card hub router or other wired access point for network access RS232 The DB9 serial port can be configured to connect the DeviceMaster FreeWire to a serial device that uses the RS 232 serial interface Installi
38. ress pooo 2 meon E e TCP IP to configure the DeviceMaster FreeWire IP address for your network Fie Edt View Favorites Tools Help O x Bl Al Search Se Favorites A Media O 2 e a Configure TCPAP TCP IP Enable C Disable a CMT270001 51 A SEa Enabled Services CMT270001 1 B IP Address 192 168 11 250 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 IP Address Gateway 192 168 11 254 2 Boot Method AUTO Boot Tries f I No Subnet Mask RARP Boot Settings I No Gateway 2 W Set address with ARP Ping M LPD WM TCPport M FIP W Telnet S TELNET WM HTTP Applications Enabled HTTPS M POP3 M SMTP M SNMP M DNS M TFTP M ECHO TCP Window fi 0240 id TCP Timeout fi min 7 1 TORNE l LPD Banner Enable A gt Fullshot 6 0 Profession fa Comtrol 3130 etungs I LPD Retry Enable Keepalive Timer fi min x Probe Idle Connections Enable Disable 7 Access Control Co e IP Access Control kA DNS Configure DNS DeviceMaster FreeWire Installation and User Guide 2000412 Rev A Configuration and Management 19 Using the Web Browser Interface e Wireless to configure the wireless settings that match your network Z Comtrol 31300 7 Microsoft Internet Explorer i lol xi Fie Edt View Favorites Tools Help ay O 9 BIE A Search 1y Favortes QA Media O SSE Configure Wireless Mode AD HOC hd Radio a02 11b g gt
39. sivsiansonansstanaeasissansanbnccaasensvtacaanensviemaianvvnns SO iv DeviceMaster FreeWire Installation and User Guide 2000412 Rev A Table of Contents Product Overview The DeviceMaster FreeWire is a high performance standalone device designed to connect a wide range of serial devices i e security devices telecommunications equipment modems data display devices industrial instrumentation etc to an Ethernet network The DeviceMaster FreeWire supports RS 232 serial interfaces at a variety of baud rates data transmission speeds automatically senses both 100baseTX Fast Ethernet and 10baseT Ethernet network connections and the wireless capability allows connections to 802 11g wireless networks as well The installation can be performed by the least experienced users while providing networking professionals with advanced features for configuration For specification information see the web site http www comtrol com products specifications 31300 7 DeviceMaster FreeWire Requirements To use the wireless DeviceMaster FreeWire you need an 802 11g compatible wireless network consisting of either of the following e An 802 11b g wireless enabled PC connected directly to the DeviceMaster FreeWire Ad Hoc or Peer to Peer mode e An 802 11b g wireless access point that allows wireless and wired Ethernet enabled computers to connect to the serial server To configure the wireless DeviceMaster FreeWire you
40. the Protocol tab if you want to disable an available protocol Server Configuration 192 168 11 250 x TCP IP Output Port Wireless SNMP Protocols SNMP Traps Protocols Enabled 10 Click the SNMP Traps tab for set up 11 Click Ok when you are done with the configuration changes and then TCP IP Output Port wireless SNMP Protocols SNMP Traps click Ok to the Save changes and Protocol R reset device message r Trap Destination It takes several moments for the f TCP IP Address Add DeviceMaster FreeWire to reboot o gt af with the updated configuration i arameters p p 1 z 12 To confirm wireless operation Pott Traps GPIO Traps a Close the DeviceMaster FreeWire Management Utility and disconnect the Ethernet cable b Re open the DeviceMaster FreeWire Management Utility and verify that the DeviceMaster FreeWire appears in the view Ea Help Note It takes approximately 7 seconds before the connection is operational If the DeviceMaster FreeWire does not appear in the view see Troubleshooting on Page 35 13 To use the serial port as a COM port go to Installing and Configuring the COM Port Redirector on Page 23 to install and configure the COM port redirector After optionally installing the COM port redirector you are ready to connect the serial device to the DeviceMaster FreeWire Refer to Connecting the Serial Device on Page 29 for serial
41. u cannot ping the DeviceMaster FreeWire you will not be able to access the serial device If the DeviceMaster FreeWire COM port redirector reports an error verify that the correct serial IP COM port is being used when the application runs Verify that your application s COM port settings have been changed to use the serial IP COM ports Troubleshooting Wireless Configuration Problems Verify that your PC s wireless adapter and or access point is configured properly note the settings paying special attention to the wireless mode SSID or network name WEP or security and IP address settings so you can configure your DeviceMaster FreeWire to the same wireless settings Make sure you have a good wireless signal from your PC and from the DeviceMaster FreeWire that the DeviceMaster FreeWire is within range 90 meters or 300 feet and that it is away from metal objects and other devices that generate radio signals like Bluetooth devices cordless phones and microwave ovens Make sure your computer is set to infrastructure mode if you are connecting through an access point or ad hoc 802 11 if you are connecting to the DeviceMaster FreeWire without an access point See the documentation for your wireless adapter for details If you want to use WEP encryption or password protection for your wireless network and your wireless adapter or access point normally uses a password or passphrase instead of WEP it should allow you to ent
42. unication with other 802 11b and 802 11g enabled devices in an indoor environment The use of 802 11b and 802 11g wireless technology in certain countries may be restricted Before using 802 11x products please confirm with the frequency management authority in the country where you plan to use it Many countries allow indoor use only In Italy general authorization is required if used outside In France the use of certain channels is restricted outdoors In some situations or environments the use of 802 11x wireless technology might be restricted by the proprietor of the building or responsible representatives of the organization for 40 Safety and Regulatory Notices DeviceMaster FreeWire Installation and User Guide 2000412 Rev A Information for European Users example in airplanes in hospitals or in any other environment where the risk of interference with other devices or services is perceived or identified as harmful If you are uncertain of the policy that applies to the use in a specific organization or environment you are encouraged to ask for authorization to use 802 11x wireless technology prior to switching it on Consult your physician or the manufacturer of personal medical devices pacemakers hearing aids etc regarding any restrictions on the use of 802 11x wireless technology Comtrol Corporation cannot be responsible for any failure to satisfy the protection requirements resulting from a non recommended modif
43. unning this setup program Click Cancel to quit the setup program then close any programs you have running Click Next to continue the installation WARNING This program is protected by copyright law and international treaties Unauthorized reproduction or distribution of this program or any portion of it may result in severe civil and criminal penalties and will be prosecuted to the maximum extent possible under law lt Back Cancel DeviceMaster FreeWire Installation and User Guide 2000412 Rev A Installing and Configuring the COM Port Redirector 23 Installing the COM Port Redirector 4 Click Next to continue the installation i DeviceMaster FreeWire ersion 4 8 6 Setup Note Click Disk Cost if Select Features Ss you want to see Please select which features you would like to install how much space is available on COM Port Redirector FSSC ESAE your sys tem 7 Administrator Only Mode Installs the DeviceMaster FreeWire software 5 Click Next to continue the installation 6 Click Finish Optionally review the readme txt file and close it This feature will be installed on the local hard drive This feature requires 1509KB on your hard drive It has O of 1 subfeatures selected The subfeatures require 2091KB on your hard drive Browse Wise Installation Wizard Disk Cost Reset lt Back Cancel 7 Select the COM port number th
44. will need the following information from your wireless network administrator e Wireless mode used Infrastructure or Ad Hoc e The SSID service set identifier for your wireless network e The Radio Frequency Channel of the wireless network e Ifyou are using TCP IP recommended for Windows networks and are not connected to a DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol server for obtaining an IP Address automatically you will need a unique IP Address for the DeviceMaster FreeWire for example 192 168 1 14 If the DeviceMaster FreeWire is not on the same IP subnet as the computers you are using you will also need a subnet mask and a router default gateway address e Wireless Security Settings WEP keys 802 1x settings etc Installation Overview The DeviceMaster FreeWire installation follows these steps 1 Install the hardware Hardware Installation on Page 7 2 Configure the DeviceMaster FreeWire using one of these methods e DeviceMaster FreeWire Management Utility e Web page e Console port Refer to Configuration and Management on Page 13 for configuration procedures DeviceMaster FreeWire Installation and User Guide 2000412 Rev A Product Overview 5 Installation Overview 3 For COM port support install and configure the port redirector See Installing and Configuring the COM Port Redirector on Page 23 to locate and install the redirector 4 Connect your serial device to the DeviceMaster F
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