WiComm User’s Guide
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Table of Contents
WiComm ........................................................................................................................ 1
Ethernet and Wireless Serial Servers ...................................................................... 1
Section 1: Product Overview........................................................................................ 4
Introduction.................................................................................................................. 4
Package Contents ....................................................................................................... 4
About This User’s Guide.............................................................................................. 4
Windows
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System Requirements ................................................................................ 5
Wireless Serial Server Requirements (for wireless models only) ................................ 5
Component Descriptions ............................................................................................. 5
LED Indicators.......................................................................................................... 6
Pushbutton Functions .............................................................................................. 6
Factory Default Settings .............................................................................................. 7
Port Parameters ....................................................................................................... 7
Section 2: Hardware Installation .................................................................................. 8
Install the Serial Server (for wired and wireless models) ............................................. 8
Section 3: Configuration and Management ................................................................ 9
Configuration Options .................................................................................................. 9
ExtendView Utility .................................................................................................... 9
Web Browser Interface............................................................................................. 9
HP Web JetAdmin Utility .......................................................................................... 9
Command Console ................................................................................................ 10
Configuring the Serial Server via an Ethernet Connection......................................... 10
Configuring the Serial Server via a Serial Connection ............................................... 12
First-Time Configuration of the Wireless Serial Server Using 802.11b/g (wireless
models only) .............................................................................................................. 13
Verifying the Serial Server’s Connection to a Serial Device ...................................... 14
Changing the Serial Settings ..................................................................................... 15
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ETTINGS
: .............................. 15
Changing the Baud Rate........................................................................................ 15
Section 4: Troubleshooting........................................................................................ 16
Introduction................................................................................................................ 16
Troubleshooting Installation Problems....................................................................... 16
Troubleshooting Network Configuration Problems .................................................... 16
Troubleshooting Windows Problems ......................................................................... 17
Troubleshooting Wireless Configuration Problems .................................................... 17
Section 5 – Where to Get Help ................................................................................... 18
Returning Products .................................................................................................... 18
Appendix A: Serial Port Pinouts ................................................................................ 19
TCP Port Connections ............................................................................................... 19
