CSE-M73A User Manual Ver. 1.0
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5
Communication Modes
5.1
TCP Server
In this mode, CSE-M73A functions as a TCP server. CSE-M73A listens to a TCP connection
from remote host. Once a host tries to connect to CSE-M73A and the module responses
that request. After the connection is established, CSE-M73A converts the raw data from the
serial port to TCP/IP data and sends them to the network and vice versa.
5.1.1 Key parameters
⚫
Local Port
This is a server
’
s port number which is used in the TCP connection.
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Event Byte
With setting event bytes, users can handle the serial data before a TCP connection is
established.
Value
Description
0
CSE-M73A doesn
’
t send the data
Otherwise
(512 or Under)
CSE-M73A sends the data right after a connection is established.
512 or under bytes are strongly recommended.
Figure 5-1 Event Byte
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Timeout
If there is no transmission of data for amount of time which is set to this parameter,
CSE-M73A tries to terminate established TCP connection.
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Notify IP Change
This function is for notifying information about changed IP address to a server. Not
only the TCP/UDP protocol but Dynamic Domain Name Service (DDNS) can be used.
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Restriction of Access
Users can block TCP connections from unauthorized hosts by using this option. Both
IP and MAC address are available.