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User ManualEKI-1351/13521/2-port RS-232/422/485 to 802.11b/g WLAN Serial Device Servers

EKI-1351/1352 User Manual 4Software Utility: Advantech Serial Device Server Configuration Utility Driver support: Windows 2000/XP/Vista(x86) Operat

Chapter 22 Getting Started

EKI-1351/1352 User Manual 62.1 Understanding EKI-1351/1352The EKI-1351/1352 is network-based, serial device server for connectingRS-232/422/485 device

7 EKI-1351/1352 User ManualChapter 2 Getting Started2.1.2 COM Port Redirector (Virtual COM Port)Advantech Serial Device Server Configuration Utility i

EKI-1351/1352 User Manual 82.1.2.2 Multi-Access Mode (Shared COM port mode)Most of serial devices are connected directly and physically to the PC seri

9 EKI-1351/1352 User ManualChapter 2 Getting Started2.1.3 TCP Server ModeIn TCP server mode, you might initiate the TCP connection from host to EKI se

EKI-1351/1352 User Manual 102.1.5 Serial Tunneling ModeTwo native serial devices can communicate over an Ethernet network without anyintermediate host

11 EKI-1351/1352 User ManualChapter 2 Getting Started2.2 HardwareIn this section, we will give you an overview of EKI-1351/1352 hardware andinstallati

EKI-1351/1352 User Manual 122.2.2 Dimensions (Units: mm)2.2.2.1 EKI-1351 and EKI-1352Figure 2.7 Front View of EKI-1351/1352Figure 2.8 Side View of EKI

13 EKI-1351/1352 User ManualChapter 2 Getting StartedFigure 2.9 Back View of EKI-1351/1352Figure 2.10 Top View of EKI-1351/1352

EKI-1351/1352 User Manual iiCopyrightThe documentation and the software included with this product are copyrighted 2008by Advantech Co., Ltd. All righ

EKI-1351/1352 User Manual 142.3 Connecting HardwareNext, we will explain how to find a proper location for your EKI-1351/1352, and thenexplain how to

15 EKI-1351/1352 User ManualChapter 2 Getting Started2.3.3 DIN-rail MountingYou can mount the EKI-1351/1352 on a standard DIN rail. The DIN-rail kit i

EKI-1351/1352 User Manual 162.3.4 Switch SettingsNormal Mode (Normal)In normal use, you should move the switch to Normal Mode (Normal), and use thecon

17 EKI-1351/1352 User ManualChapter 2 Getting Started2.3.5 Wireless ConnectionEKI-1351 and EKI-1352 operate in the 802.11b/g WLAN environment, which i

EKI-1351/1352 User Manual 182.3.7 Serial ConnectionEKI-1351/1352 provides one or two ports DB9 (male) connectors. RS-232/422/485pin assignments as bel

19 EKI-1351/1352 User ManualChapter 2 Getting Started4. Carefully read the Software License Agreement, and press “Yes” to continue the process.5. The

EKI-1351/1352 User Manual 206. After setup program has copied all program files to your computer, press “Finish” button for completing the installatio

Chapter 33 Configuration

EKI-1351/1352 User Manual 223.1 Configuration Utility OverviewEKI-1351/1352 provides an easy-to-use configuration utility to configure your serialdevi

23 EKI-1351/1352 User ManualChapter 3 Configuration3.2 Discovering Serial Device Servers3.2.1 Auto SearchingAdvantech Serial Device Server Configurati

iii EKI-1351/1352 User Manual Declaration of ConformityCEThis product has passed the CE test for environmental specifications. Test conditionsfor pas

EKI-1351/1352 User Manual 24 Click on the “+” before the device name, and the utility will expand the interfaces onthis device server.Click on each it

25 EKI-1351/1352 User ManualChapter 3 Configuration

EKI-1351/1352 User Manual 263.2.2 Clear Device List and Search AgainYou can click the button on the “Quick Tool Area”; utility will clear all listd

27 EKI-1351/1352 User ManualChapter 3 Configuration3.3 Network SettingsThis section explains how to configure the EKI-1351/1352 series network using t

EKI-1351/1352 User Manual 28IP address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway:You can choose from four possible IP Configuration modes --- Static or DHCP.Stati

29 EKI-1351/1352 User ManualChapter 3 Configuration3.3.1 Wireless Basics3.3.1.1 Wireless Basic Informationl Firmware Version: Here is the firmware ver

EKI-1351/1352 User Manual 303.3.1.3 Wireless Basic Settingsl Region: Set the region. Each region has its default channel range. When youchoose a speci

31 EKI-1351/1352 User ManualChapter 3 Configurationl Data Rate: The data transmission rate is determined by the device and accesspoint. If there is a

EKI-1351/1352 User Manual 323.3.2 Wireless AuthenticationEKI-1351 and EKI-1352 now support WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) encryptionoperation mode. WE

33 EKI-1351/1352 User ManualChapter 3 Configurationl Key Index: This lists the supported encryption keys that you can choose froml Key Value: You can

EKI-1351/1352 User Manual iv6. Put this equipment on a reliable surface during installation. Dropping it or letting it fall may cause damage.7. The op

EKI-1351/1352 User Manual 343.3.3 Wireless AdvancedThe tab identifies several parameters that are related to the 802.11b/g wireless net-work. We stron

35 EKI-1351/1352 User ManualChapter 3 Configuration3.3.3.2 RTS ThresholdRTS Threshold is the frame size above that an RTS/CTS handshake will be per-fo

EKI-1351/1352 User Manual 363.4.1 Setting Serial Port Parameters Description: You can give a more detailed description on the function of the port fo

37 EKI-1351/1352 User ManualChapter 3 Configuration Stop Bits: The EKI-1351/1352 provides three options: 1, 1.5 and 2. Flow Control: The EKI-1351/13

EKI-1351/1352 User Manual 38 Host Idle Timeout (10~255 seconds): The "Host Idle Timeout" setting monitors the connection between the host a

39 EKI-1351/1352 User ManualChapter 3 Configuration Round-Robin mode: Enabling “Response Timeout” parameter, the EKI-1351/1352 will operate in “Round

EKI-1351/1352 User Manual 40 Mode: There are two kinds of operation modes: Data Mode and Control Mode. To use TCP server operating mode correctly, y

41 EKI-1351/1352 User ManualChapter 3 Configuration Protocol: TCP and UDP. Enable Time sharing: This function is the same with the Multi-Access func

EKI-1351/1352 User Manual 42Please refer to the TCP/UDP server operating mode to setup the Data Listen Port,Command Listen Port, and Data Idle Timeout

43 EKI-1351/1352 User ManualChapter 3 Configuration3.4.5 Advanced SettingThe EKI-1351/1352 serial device server provides the advanced settings for som

v EKI-1351/1352 User Manual ContentsChapter 1 Overview...11.1 Introduction ...

EKI-1351/1352 User Manual 443.5 Security Configuration3.5.1 Accessible Function Allow any IP to access.

45 EKI-1351/1352 User ManualChapter 3 Configuration3.5.2 Port MonitorAdvantech Serial Device Server Configuration Utility provides an excellent functi

EKI-1351/1352 User Manual 463.6.1 Import/Export Serial Port SettingYou can save or recover the configuration of serial port via .sps file format.3.6.2

47 EKI-1351/1352 User ManualChapter 3 Configuration3.6.3 Lock DeviceThe configuration utility provides Lock Device function (password protection), whe

EKI-1351/1352 User Manual 483.6.5 Upgrading the FirmwareAdvantech continually upgrades its firmware to keep up with the ever-expandingworld of computi

49 EKI-1351/1352 User ManualChapter 3 Configuration2. Select the firmware you want to update.3. After downloading the firmware completely, click on th

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Chapter 44 Setting COM Redirector

EKI-1351/1352 User Manual 524.1 Setting COM Redirector(Virtual COM port)Advantech COM port mapping software is a serial COM port redirector that creat

53 EKI-1351/1352 User ManualChapter 4 Setting COM RedirectorThe COM ports in the “Virtual Com Ports” list are now available for use by Windowsapplicat

EKI-1351/1352 User Manual vi3.3 Network Settings... 273.3.1 Wireless

EKI-1351/1352 User Manual 544.1.2 Manual MappingRight click the serial device name on the sub-tree of Device Server List area andselect the “Manual Ma

55 EKI-1351/1352 User ManualChapter 4 Setting COM RedirectorAuto Reconnect PropertySometimes, the connection between Advantech serial device server an

EKI-1351/1352 User Manual 564.1.3 Manual Direct Mapping Virtual COM PortClick the button on the Quick Took area, you can add a target by selectingth

57 EKI-1351/1352 User ManualChapter 4 Setting COM Redirector4.2 Running Diagnostic TestThe purpose of this test is to make sure the communication from

EKI-1351/1352 User Manual 582. Select which COM port you want to run diagnostic test, and then press “Test” button to process the testing.Signal Test

Chapter 55 Web-Based Configuration

EKI-1351/1352 User Manual 605.1 OverviewEKI-1351/1352 serial device server can be configured through a web interface. Byusing a standard web browser,

61 EKI-1351/1352 User ManualChapter 5 Web-Based ConfigurationBy Internet Browser

EKI-1351/1352 User Manual 625.3 SystemYou can change the Device Name and Device Description on this page. 5.4 Network ConfigurationClick the Net Confi

63 EKI-1351/1352 User ManualChapter 5 Web-Based Configuration5.5 Port ConfigurationThere are Basic, Operation Mode, and Advanced Setting in the serial

Chapter 11 Overview

EKI-1351/1352 User Manual 645.6 Change PasswordYou can change the serial device server password on here:If you have set a password via the configurati

65 EKI-1351/1352 User ManualChapter 5 Web-Based Configuration5.7 RebootThe configuration will take effect after clicking “Save” button. But all config

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Appendix AA Quick Start

EKI-1351/1352 User Manual 68There are two ways to complete the wireless connection between an access pointand EKI-1351/1352; via Diagnostic Ad hoc Mod

69 EKI-1351/1352 User ManualAppendix A Quick Start7. Reset the Ethernet Basic settings and Wireless Basic settings as needed. (About these settings, p

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EKI-1351/1352 User Manual 21.1 IntroductionAdvantech's EKI-1300 series of Industrial Device Servers are a robust, feature-rich,and cost effective

3 EKI-1351/1352 User ManualChapter 1 Overview1.2 Features Expand up 255 serial ports for one Windows 2000/XP/Vista (x86) host Link any serial device