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Configuring the FC-8 Wi-Fi - RS-232 Bridge 

 

11 

Parameter 

Possible Values 

Notes 

Wireless LAN WEP Key1 

WEP64 – no more than 10 

characters (5 bytes) allowed  

(hex 0-9 A-F) 

WEP128 – no more than 26  

characters (13 bytes)allowed  

(hex 0-9 A-F) 

 

Wireless LAN WEP Key2 

Same as WEP Key1 

 

Wireless LAN WEP Key3 

Same as WEP Key1 

 

Wireless LAN WEP Key4 

Same as WEP Key1 

 

Pre-shared Key Passphrase  WPA – ASCII string must be 

between 8-63 alphameric 

characters 

 

SerialNet Serial Parameters  <b, d, p, s, f > 

5, 8, N, 1, 0 (Default) 

Where: 
b = baud [1–9 or h] (see 

Table 4

d = data bits [7 or 8]  
p = parity [N, E, O] 
s = stop bits [1] 
f = flow [0, 1] 

Default IP 

192.168.3.2  
Set to 0.0.0.0 to receive IP 

address from a DHCP server 

Factory default address 

[Submit] 

 

Enters the changes made in the 

configuration table 

[Refresh] 

 

Redisplays values of the configuration 

screen 

Table 4: Baud Rate Settings 

Baud Code 

Baud Rate 

Baud Code 

Baud Rate 

600 

19200 

1200 

38400 

2400 

57600 

4800 

115200 

9600 

230400 

2.  Change the parameters as needed to attach the 

FC-8

 to the new network and 

press 

Submit

.  

Important:

 When changing the IP address, input the same new address into 

both the Active IP Address field and in Default IP field.  

Note:

 It may take a few minutes for the update to complete. 

Warning

: You must enter the correct network parameters. If the parameters 

are incorrect, the network will not recognize the unit and you will not be able to 

access the device until it is reconfigured using a special program

1

, which can 

be downloaded from the Kramer Web site. 

                                                       

 

1 The 

FC-8

 must be connected to a PC over the serial port while running the program 

Summary of Contents for FC-8

Page 1: ...Kramer Electronics Ltd USER MANUAL Model FC 8 Wi Fi RS 232 Bridge...

Page 2: ......

Page 3: ...ration 8 6 4 Configuring an Active Station 12 7 Operating the FC 8 12 8 Technical Specifications 13 Figures Figure 1 FC 8 Wi Fi RS 232 Bridge Front and Back Views 4 Figure 2 Connecting the FC 8 Wi Fi...

Page 4: ......

Page 5: ...ollowing items The FC 8 Wi Fi RS 232 Bridge 12V DC Power supply This user manual2 2 Getting Started We recommend that you Unpack the equipment carefully and save the original box and packaging materia...

Page 6: ...KRAMER SIMPLE CREATIVE TECHNOLOGY Getting Started 2 2 1 Quick Start This quick start chart summarizes the basic setup and operation steps...

Page 7: ...pports 11 channels over the 2 412 2 462GHz spectrum To achieve the best performance Use only good quality connection cables1 to avoid interference deterioration in signal quality due to poor matching...

Page 8: ...ll configuration data Use only under the guidance of Kramer Technical Support 3 RS 232 DB 9F Port Connects to the controlled device via a null modem connection 4 WI FI Antenna Transmits and receives s...

Page 9: ...ting the Controlled Device to the FC 8 To connect a controlled device to the FC 8 as the example in Figure 2 illustrates1 connect the RS 232 DB 9 rear panel port on the FC 8 to the attached device2 Fi...

Page 10: ...he network by software configuration as described in Section 6 6 Configuring the FC 8 Wi Fi RS 232 Bridge This section explains how to configure the FC 8 and the host system for operation The section...

Page 11: ...is installed and operating on the host system To configure the host system for first time wireless operation 1 Power on the FC 8 by connecting its 12V DC power supply Verify that the ON LED lights 2 T...

Page 12: ...ly is selected 6 Begin operating the device as described in section 7 or if necessary change the FC 8 configuration as described in section 6 3 6 3 Changing the FC 8 Configuration The FC 8 is normally...

Page 13: ...llowing 1 In the Internet browser of a PC attached to the FC 8 network enter the IP address of the FC 8 for example using the default IP address 192 168 3 2 The Serial Net setup page appears see Figur...

Page 14: ...used to locate and establish a connection after FC 8 establishes an Internet session connection as a result of an explicit command or as a result of automated Internet session establishment procedure...

Page 15: ...it Enters the changes made in the configuration table Refresh Redisplays values of the configuration screen Table 4 Baud Rate Settings Baud Code Baud Rate Baud Code Baud Rate 1 600 6 19200 2 1200 7 38...

Page 16: ...another listening station To configure an active station 1 Set the other station as a listener if necessary This is the normal default setting for the FC 8 2 In the active station under Host Server a...

Page 17: ...ls TRANSMIT POWER LEVELS 802 11b 17dBm 802 11g 17dBm RECEIVE MINIMUM INPUT LEVEL SENSITIVITY 11Mbps 86dBm 54Mbps 72dBm INTERNET PROTOCOLS ARP ICMP IP UDP TCP DHCP DNS NTP SMTP SECURITY PROTOCOLS WEP W...

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Page 19: ...or the latest information on our products and a list of Kramer distributors visit our Web site www kramerelectronics com where updates to this user manual may be found We welcome your questions commen...

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