Orban OPTIMOD-FM 8600Si, Operating Manual

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You have now installed all files necessary to use the PC Remote software. If you are
using a direct serial or a modem connection, the next step is to install and configure
the Windows communications services that allow your computer to communicate
with your 8600Si.
Appendix: Setting Up Serial Communications on page 2-63 pro-
vides details.
Setting Up Ethernet, LAN, and VPN Connections
If you are using an Ethernet connection and your computer can successfully connect
to the Internet through its Ethernet port, it already has the correct (TCP/IP) network-
ing set up to communicate with the 8600Si. In most cases, all you need is your
8600Si’s IP address, Port, and Gateway number, as set in step 1 on page 2-47. You
will enter these when you create a “connection” to your 8600Si from the 8600Si PC
Remote application — see step (E) on page 3-91. If your computer does not have a
working Ethernet port, you will need to add one and then following the instructions
provided by Microsoft to set it up to enable TCP/IP networking.
If you wish to connect to your 8600Si through your LAN or VPN (through a WAN or
the Internet), consult your network administrator. Note that to cross subnets, you
must specify a gateway. If the PC and 8600Si are on the same subnet, then it is un-
necessary to specify a gateway.
If you are behind a firewall, you must open the port you specified in step (1.E) on
page 2-48. If the gateway, port, and firewall (if used) are configured correctly, it is
possible to connect 8600Si PC Remote to a 8600Si via a VPN.
Conclusion
By carefully following the instructions in the Appendix, you should have successfully
installed the necessary Windows services and connected to your 8600Si. However, if
you experience any problems with this process, or have any other 8600Si questions,
please contact Orban Customer Service:
phone: +1 856.719.9900
For details on your new 8600Si software, from new features to operational sugges-
).