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EQUIPMENT REQUIRED
1.
A PC connected to the Internet running a Microsoft Windows TM operating system with a built
in serial comm. port. (USB to serial adaptors do
not
work well.)
2.
A 9-way to 25-way “straight through” serial cable to connect the PC directly to the WR41V1.
3.
An Ethernet switch/hub to connect the PC to the WR41V1 (usually your normal office Ethernet
switch/hub will be fine if there is a spare port and it is NOT running spanning tree.)
4.
CAT 5 cables to connect the WR41V1 and PC to the Ethernet switch.
5.
A pen or paper clip which can easily de-press the WR41V1’s reset button
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SET UP THE TEST EQUIPMENT
Set up the test equipment as described below.
Connect LAN 0 of the WR41V1 to the switch/hub.
Connect “ASY 0” the WR41V1 to the PC’s serial port 0 ideally “COM 1”.
The Internet connection is optional and will be useful if help is required during this process
from Digi Technical Support.
Please note that the Ethernet switch/hub must not have the spanning tree protocol enabled.
It is possible to use another appropriately configured WR41V1 as a switch/hub.
It is essential that the PC’s Ethernet communication interface is configured correctly and has
an IP address. The best strategy is normally to connect both your PC and the WR41V1 to your
normal office LAN.
Locate a suitable implement to depress the reset button when required.
