EIDM-EXTEND-2 Long Range Ethernet Extender
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7. Console Port Control
The Long Range Ethernet Extender provides an RS232C console port for users to monitor
the status and configure the Extender through a VT100 terminal. This section covers the
operation procedures, settings and for all screen selections.
Connect the RS232 cable to the COM port of the computer as shown in the following
diagram. Set the personal computer to VT100 or VT102 type through HyperTerminal. Press
the <ESCAPE> key and the main menu will be shown on the screen of the terminal. The
terminal operations can then start.
If the <ESCAPE> key is pressed and the screen of the terminal does not display, this may be
due to the incorrect COM port setting. Choose the right COM port (COM1 or COM2) on the
computer, and press the <ESCAPE> key again to make sure that the main menu appears on the
terminal screen. Note that the COM port should be set as 9600bps, none parity, 8 data bit, and
1 stop bit.
Figure 7-1: Connection for Console Port with RS232 Terminal
Console Port 9600, N, 8, 1
DB-9 Connector
VT100 / 102 Terminal
RS232 Cable
Long Range Ethernet Extender
