DPS NetGuardian 16, User Manual

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Serial Ports 11.3
The Edit > Serial Port menu allows you to change settings depending on the port type of your NetGuardian. From
this menu, you can select a mode of operation, tune the 202 modem, and enable reach-through serial port
functionality.
Fig. 11.3 - The Edit > Serial Ports menu
Location
A reminder that your primary serial port is located on the back of the NetGuardian 16
chassis.
Port Configuration
Port Type Select the serial port for your build of the NetGuardian.
Choose from 202, 232, 485...
Baud, Parity, Stop Bits,
and Flow Control
Select the appropriate settings from the drop-down menu.
RTS Head Only used if your NetGuardian was built with a 202 modem.
The most commonly used value is 30.
RTS Tail Only used if your NetGuardian was built with a 202 modem.
The most commonly used value is 10.
Flow Control
Reach-Through
Enable Reach-through Checking this box enables the port to be used as a terminal
server. Most commonly used to Telnet through the port over
LAN to a hub, switch, or router. From a command prompt,
type the following
(note the spaces between each entry) :
telnet [IP address] [port]
Example : telnet 192.168.1.100 3000
Port Port number used for reach-through to a serial device.
Type Select TCP or UDP traffic to be passed through to a serial
device.