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APS-8M Asynchronous Port Switch; Quick Start Guide
1. Introduction
This Quick Start Guide describes a simplified installation procedure for the
APS-8M hardware, which will allow you to communicate with the unit in order
to demonstrate basic features and check for proper operation.
Note that this Quick Start Guide does not provide a detailed description of
unit configuration, or discuss advanced operating features in detail. For more
information, please refer to the APS-8M User’s Guide (WTI P/N 13511), which
can be found on the CDROM included with this Quick Start Guide or at our
online user’s guide archive at http://www.wti.com/guides/guidarch.htm.
2. Hardware Installation
Apply Power to the APS-8M
Refer to the power rating nameplate on the APS-8M back panel, and then
connect the unit to an appropriate power source. Set the Master Power Switch on
the APS-8M back panel to the ON position.
Connect your Telco Line to the APS-8M
Use a standard RJ-11 cable to connect your Telco outlet to the Line Port, located
on the APS-8M back panel. Note that the unit sees the internal modem as Port 8.
To connect to the Modem Port, use the procedure described in Section 3 of this
Quick Start Guide.
Connect a PC to the APS-8M
Attach a standard null modem cable from your PC COM port to the Port 1
connector on the APS-8M back panel.
Note:
When the APS-8M is shipped from the factory, communications
parameters are set as follows: 9600 bps, RTS/CTS Handshaking, 8
Data Bits, One Stop Bit, No Parity. Although the APS-8M allows
these parameters to be easily redefined, for this Quick Start procedure,
it is recommended to configure your communications program (e.g.
HyperTerminal) to accept the default parameters.
Connect your Equipment to the Serial Ports
Use an appropriate DB9 cable to connect the RS232 Serial Port on your
equipment to the desired Serial Port on the APS-8M
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PCs and other DTE Devices:
Use a standard null modem cable.
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External Modems and other DCE devices:
Use a standard serial
modem cable.
