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    4rf Faq Connecting To The Serial Port

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    This document provides instructions for connecting a computer to a terminal's serial port using an RJ-45 cable in order to access the terminal's setup menu. It describes plugging the RJ-45 cable into the computer's serial port adapter and the terminal's setup port. It also provides settings to configure the computer's COM port using terminal emulation software and access the terminal's setup menu once connected.

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    4rf Faq Connecting To The Serial Port

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    This document provides instructions for connecting a computer to a terminal's serial port using an RJ-45 cable in order to access the terminal's setup menu. It describes plugging the RJ-45 cable into the computer's serial port adapter and the terminal's setup port. It also provides settings to configure the computer's COM port using terminal emulation software and access the terminal's setup menu once connected.

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    This document provides instructions for connecting a computer to a terminal's serial port using an RJ-45 cable in order to access the terminal's setup menu. It describes plugging the RJ-45 cable into the computer's serial port adapter and the terminal's setup port. It also provides settings to configure the computer's COM port using terminal emulation software and access the terminal's setup menu once connected.

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    4rf Faq Connecting To The Serial Port

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    This document provides instructions for connecting a computer to a terminal's serial port using an RJ-45 cable in order to access the terminal's setup menu. It describes plugging the RJ-45 cable into the computer's serial port adapter and the terminal's setup port. It also provides settings to configure the computer's COM port using terminal emulation software and access the terminal's setup menu once connected.

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    Connecting to the Serial Port

    You can configure basic terminal settings by connecting to the terminal using the Setup cable. This can be useful if you need to confirm the terminal's IP address, for example. You can password-protect the setup menu to prevent unauthorized users from modifying terminal settings.

    A straight RJ-45 connection cable and a RJ-45 to DB-9 adapter is provided with each terminal.

    1. Plug the DB-9 into serial port of the PC. 2. Plug the RJ-45 connection cable into the adaptor as shown below:

    3. Plug the other end of the RJ-45 connection cable into the SETUP port of the terminal.
    Note: Connecting the PC serial port to the Interface Cards or ALARM connectors may result in damage to the PC or terminal. Ensure that the RJ-45 connection cable is connected to the RJ-45 connector marked 'SETUP'.

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    Configure the PC COM Port Settings Terminal emulation software e.g. HyperTerminal is used to setup the basic configuration of a terminal. The PC's COM port settings must be setup as follows: Bits per second Data bits Parity Stop bits Flow Control Start a HyperTerminal Session 115200 8 None 1 None

    1. On the PC, select Start > Programs > Accessories > Communications > HyperTerminal. 2. Enter a name for the connection and click OK.

    3. Select the designated COM Port from the Connect Using drop-down box. Ensure it is the same COM
    port that you configured earlier on your PC. Click OK. Note: The Country/region, Area code, and Phone number information will appear automatically.

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    4. Set the COM Port settings as follows:

    5. When you have completed the settings, click OK, which will open the HyperTerminal window. 6. Apply power to the terminal.
    Note: If power was applied to the terminal before launching HyperTerminal, hit the Enter key to initiate the link.

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    When the terminal has completed startup, you will be presented with the Setup menu:

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