StarTech.com RS232 Serial over IP Ethernet Device Server Installation Guide Page 1

Rev. B05NETRS232 SeriesQuick Installation & Advanced Features Guide

RFC2217 ModeUsers who want to communicate with a NETRS232 across gateways or routers can configure a port on a NETRS232 to operate in RFC 2217 mode, a

Ethernet Modem ModeThis mode allows Data Terminal Equipment (DTE) to control the NETRS232 using the conventional modem "AT" com-mand set. In

RAS Server ModeWindows-based devices that have Remote Access Services (RAS) client capability but are not equipped with a direct network interface can

Applications: Windows CE embedded systems, Palm type units, or other portable data acquisition devices that may need access to a TCP/IP-Ethernet envir

(for example, when a DHCP server assigns addresses). This address reassignment will cause virtual ports to fail or make unintended connections to unin

4. Virtual port COM number assignmentBy default, an NETRS232 virtual serial port is assigned to the next available COM number when it is activated. Th

Technical SupportThe following technical resources are available for this StarTech.com product:On-line help:We are constantly adding new information t

Congratulations on your purchase of a StarTech NETRS232. NETRS232s connect serialdevices to Ethernet networks. Any serial device—POS equipment,factory

2Hardware Setup1. Connect the power supply to the NETRS232 and to AC power.2. The power (red) LED will light to indicate that the unit is receiving po

3Software installation and configuration consists of the following:A. Running the NETRS232 setup softwareC. Activating and deactivating NETRS232 ports

4Configuring NETRS232 network settings using theConfiguring NETRS232 network settings using a web browserIP-Extender ManagerTo set a NETRS232's

5Choose the setting you wish to change.In the configuration screen that appears,and enter the network settings you wishfor that NETRS232 device. Once

6panel of the , and select "Deactivate".To deactivate all ports on aparticular NETRS232 device, right click on that device in the left panel

NETRS232 Advanced FeaturesThis document describes the advanced configuration features of the NETRS232. It covers:1. NETRS232 port modes2. Virtual port

Raw Server ModeThis mode is used to establish a raw TCP connection to a NETRS232 port. The physical port on the NETRS232 is made available as a networ