Serial Server User’s Guide
Document #40179-120 Rev. A
3-1
Section 3: Configuration and Management
Configuration Options
After the hardware installation has been successfully completed, the Serial Server can be configured and
managed via an Ethernet and/or wireless connection using the TROY ExtendView Utility (recommended),
the embedded web (HTTP) server pages, or the Serial Server’s internal configuration console, which can
be accessed via a Telnet connection or directly through the Serial Server’s serial port. Additional options
for configuration and management of the Serial Server are available as third-party utilities that can be
downloaded from their respective web sites as noted below. If you are using a wireless Serial Server,
you can still configure it via an Ethernet connection or optionally configure it via a wireless connection as
described on Page 3-5.
ExtendView Utility
a Windows TCP/IP utility used for configuring the Serial Server’s port, network, and wireless
settings.
uses a 32-bit graphical user interface.
works with Windows PCs running the TCP/IP protocol.
included on the TROY Serial Server installation CD.
can be downloaded from the TROY web sites:
USA:
http://www.troygroup.com
Europe:
http://www.troygroup.de
after installation, this utility can be run from the START menu.
I
NSTALLING THE
E
XTEND
V
IEW
U
TILITY
(W
INDOWS OPERATING SYSTEMS
):
1. Ensure your PC is connected and has access to your network.
2. Connect an available Ethernet cable from your network hub to the Serial Server. Ensure the
Serial Server is powered ON.
3. Insert the CD supplied with your Serial Server into the CD-ROM drive of your computer. The CD
should automatically start and display a menu screen. Click on
Install Software
.
4. Select
TCP/IP Management Utilities
,
and then click on
Next
.
5. Select
ExtendView
, and then click on
Install
. After the installation is complete, you can start the
ExtendView utility by clicking on
Start
,
Programs
,
TROY GROUP
, and then
ExtendView
.
Web Browser Interface
allows you to configure the Serial Server with a standard web browser (e.g., Netscape Navigator
or Microsoft Internet Explorer).
no additional software is needed on the system.
can be used on any system that supports web browser capabilities.
type the IP address into your web browser address bar to connect.
the default password is ACCESS (not case sensitive).
HP Web JetAdmin Utility
a web browser-based utility (works with browsers like Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator).
can be downloaded from the HP web site
http://www.hp.com
.
