3GSDI
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IP to RS-232
Converter
EXT-IP-2-RS2322
User Manual
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Important Safety Instructions
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this product near water.
6. Clean only with a dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
8. Do not install or place this product near any heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including ampliers) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized
plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two
blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for
your safety. If the provided plug does not t into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specied by the manufacturer.
12. To reduce the risk of electric shock and/or damage to this product, never handle or
touch this unit or power cord if your hands are wet or damp. Do not expose this
product to rain or moisture.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel. Servicing is required when the
apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is
damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus,
the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally,
or has been dropped.
15. Batteries that may be included with this product and/or accessories should never be
exposed to open ame or excessive heat. Always dispose of used batteries
according to the instructions.
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Warranty Information
Gefen warrants the equipment it manufactures to be free from defects in material and
workmanship.
If equipment fails because of such defects and Gefen is notied within two (2) years from
the date of shipment, Gefen will, at its option, repair or replace the equipment, provided
that the equipment has not been subjected to mechanical, electrical, or other abuse or
modications. Equipment that fails under conditions other than those covered will be
repaired at the current price of parts and labor in effect at the time of repair. Such repairs
are warranted for ninety (90) days from the day of reshipment to the Buyer.
This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied, including without
limitation, any implied warranty or merchantability or tness for any particular purpose, all of
which are expressly disclaimed.
1. Proof of sale may be required in order to claim warranty.
2. Customers outside the US are responsible for shipping charges to and from Gefen.
3. Copper cables are limited to a 30 day warranty and cables must be in their original
condition.
The information in this manual has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate.
However, Gefen assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be contained
in this manual. In no event will Gefen be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental, or
consequential damages resulting from any defect or omission in this manual, even if
advised of the possibility of such damages. The technical information contained herein
regarding the features and specications is subject to change without notice.
For the latest warranty coverage information, refer to the Warranty and Return Policy under
the Support section of the Gefen Web site at www.gefen.com.
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Contacting Gefen Technical Support
Technical Support
(818) 772-9100 (800) 545-6900
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday - Friday, Pacic Time
Fax
(818) 772-9120
Email
support@gefen.com
Web
http://www.gefen.com
Mailing Address
Gefen, LLC
c/o Customer Service
20600 Nordhoff St.
Chatsworth, CA 91311
Product Registration
Register your product here: http://www.gefen.com/kvm/Registry/Registration.jsp
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Operating Notes
• When using the IP to 2 x RS-232 Converter for the rst time, it is recommended that
the unit be congured using the Gefen Discovery Tool. The Gefen Discovery Tool is
free software that is available from the Support > Downloads section of the Gefen
Web site.
IP to 2 x RS-232 Converter is a trademark of Gefen, LLC.
© 2014 Gefen, LLC. All Rights Reserved. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Gefen, LLC reserves the right to make changes in the hardware, packaging, and any accompanying documentation
without prior written notice.
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This product uses UL or CE listed power supplies.
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Features and Packing List
Features
• Allows IP control of two RS-232-enabled devices
• Supports Telnet and UDP protocols
• Each of the RS-232 devices can be addressed independently
• Congurable via Web server interface
• Independently congurable RS-232 baud rate and line delay for each RS-232 port
• Gefen Discovery Tool-compatible
• Field-upgradable rmware via Web server interface
• Locking power supply connector
• Surface-mountable
Packing List
The IP to 2 x RS-232 Converter ships with the items listed below. If any of these items are
not present in your box when you rst open it, immediately contact your dealer or Gefen.
• 1 x IP to 2 x RS-232 Converter
• 1 x 5V DC Power Supply
• 1 x Quick-Start Guide
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Table of Contents
1 Getting Started
Introduction............................................................................................................ 2
Installation ............................................................................................................. 4
Connection Instructions ................................................................................. 4
Sample Wiring Diagram ................................................................................ 4
2 Advanced Operation
RS-232 and IP Conguration ................................................................................ 8
Conguration using the Gefen Discovery Tool .............................................. 8
Conguration using RS-232 .......................................................................... 9
Commands ...........................................................................................................11
Web Interface ...................................................................................................... 53
Using the built-in Web Interface .................................................................. 53
RS-232 ........................................................................................................ 54
Network tab ................................................................................................. 60
System tab .................................................................................................. 66
3 Appendix
Default Settings ................................................................................................... 70
RS-232 ........................................................................................................ 70
Network ....................................................................................................... 71
Specications ...................................................................................................... 72
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IP to RS-232
Converter
1 Getting Started
Introduction............................................................................................................ 2
Installation ............................................................................................................. 4
Connection Instructions ................................................................................. 4
Sample Wiring Diagram ................................................................................ 4
Introduction
RS-232 1 PowerIP Reset
EXT-IP-2-RS2322
Gefen
IP to 2xRS-232
Converter
RS-232 1 PowerIP Reset
EXT-IP-2-RS2322
Gefen
Getting Started
1
EXT-IP-2-RS2322
Gefen
RS-232 1 PowerIP Reset
IP to 2xRS-232
32
Converter
5V DC IP control RS-232 2
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64 5
ID Name Description
1 IP Reset Resets the unit to its default IP settings.
2 RS-232 1 Connect an RS-232 cable from this port to an
Getting Started
RS-232 device. See Installation (page 4)
for more information.
Introduction
3 Power This LED will glow bright blue when the unit
4 5V DC Connect the included 5V DC power supply to
5 IP control Connect an Ethernet cable between
6 RS-232 2 Connect an RS-232 cable from this port to an
is powered.
this power receptacle.
this jack and an IP-based automation control
device
RS-232 device. See Installation (page 4)
for more information.
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Installation
Connection Instructions
1. Connect an Ethernet cable between the IP-based control device and the IP control
port on the IP to 2 x RS-232 Converter.
Getting Started
An Ethernet switch can also exist between the IP to 2 x RS-232 Converter and the
IP-based control device (see Sample Wiring Diagram below).
2. Connect an RS-232 device to each of the RS-232 ports (RS-232 1 and RS-232 2) on
the IP to 2 x RS-232 Converter.
3. Connect the included 5V DC locking power supply to the 5V DC power receptacle on
the IP to 2 x RS-232 Converter. Do not overtighten the locking power connectors.
4. Connect the AC power cord from the power supply to an available electrical outlet.
IP-based Automation
Control Device
Sample Wiring Diagram
Ethernet Switch
EXT-IP-2-RS2322
RS-232-enabled
Device
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DB-9 CABLE
CAT-5 CABLE
RS-232-enabled
Device
EXT-IP-2-RS2322
IP to RS-232
Converter
2 Advanced Operation
RS-232 and IP Conguration ................................................................................ 8
Conguration using the Gefen Discovery Tool .............................................. 8
Conguration using RS-232 .......................................................................... 9
Commands ...........................................................................................................11
Web Interface ...................................................................................................... 53
Using the built-in Web Interface .................................................................. 53
RS-232 ........................................................................................................ 54
Network tab ................................................................................................. 60
System tab .................................................................................................. 66
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RS-232 and IP Conguration
Configuration using the Gefen Discovery Tool
When using the IP to 2 x RS-232 Converter for the rst time, it is recommended that the
unit be congured using the Gefen Discovery Tool. The Gefen Discovery Tool is free
software that is available from the Support > Downloads section of the Gefen Web site.
1. Download the Gefen Discovery Tool from the Gefen Web site. Extract the les from
Advanced Operation
the .zip le and follow the installation and conguration instructions in the included
User Manual.
2. Connect the IP to 2 x RS-232 Converter to the network.
3. Use the Gefen Discovery Tool to identify the unit on the network.
4. Refer to the Gefen Discovery Tool User Manual for important information on setting
the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, HTTP listening port, and Telnet listening port.
The following table lists the diefault IP settings for the IP to 2 x RS-232 Converter.
Description IP Address / Port Description IP Address / Port
IP Address
Subnet
Gateway
HTTP Port
192.168.1.72
255.255.255.0
192.168.1.254
80
UDP Port
Local UDP Port
Remote UDP IP
Remote UDP Port
23
50007
192.168.1.255
50008
5. After the IP settings have been set, make sure to click the Save button in the Gefen
Discovery Tool to save the changes. After saving the changes, click the Reboot button
to reboot the unit.
6. Launch a Web browser and enter the IP address, that was assigned to the
IP to 2 x RS-232 Converter, in the address bar to access the Web interface.
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RS-232 and IP Conguration
Configuration using RS-232
To congure the IP settings of the IP to 2 x RS-232 Converter using RS-232 commands,
use the following procedure:
1. Connect a null-modem (“crossover”) cable from the RS-232 port on the computer to
Advanced Operation
the IP to 2 x RS-232 Converter.
The null-modem cable can be connected to either RS-232 1 or RS-232 2.
Diagram 2.1 - Conguration using a null-modem cable.
PC with terminal-emulation IP to 2 x RS-232 Converter
2. Use the following COM port settings in the terminal program:
Description Setting
Baud rate
Data bits
Parity
Stop bits
Hardware ow control
3. Set the IP address using the #set_ipadd command.
4. Set the subnet mask using the #set_netmask command.
19200
8
None
1
None
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RS-232 and IP Conguration
5. Set the gateway (router) IP address using the #set_gateway command.
6. Set the Telnet listening port using the #set_tcp_term_port command.
7. Set the HTTP listening port using the #set_http_port command.
8. Set the UDP remote IP address using the #set_udp_rip command.
9. Set the UDP listening port using the #set_udp_port command.
Advanced Operation
10. Set the UDP remote port using the #set_udp_rport command.
11. Reboot the IP to 2 x RS-232 Converter to apply all changes.
12. Launch the desired Web browser and enter the IP address, specied in step 3,
in the address bar to access the Web interface.
Information
Depending upon the network, all related IP, Telnet, and UDP settings will need
to be assigned. If necessary, consult your network administrator to obtain the
proper settings.
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Commands
Command Description
#help
#set_add_delim
#set_device_descr
#set_end_del
#set_gateway
Advanced Operation
#set_http_port
#set_ipadd
#set_netmask
#set_send_byte_cnt
#set_send_time_out
#set_serial_descr
#set_serial_mode
#set_serial_params
#set_start_del
#set_tcp_br_port
#set_tcp_term_port
#set_telnet_pass
#set_udp_br_port
#set_udp_echo_br
#set_udp_port
#set_udp_remote_br
#set_udp_rip
#set_udp_rport
#show_del_prms
#show_device_descr
#show_ipcong
#show_me
#show_serial_descr
#show_serial_mode
Displays a list of all available commands
Enables or disables option to add delimiter to data
Sets the device description
Sets the end frame delimiter
Sets the gateway (router) IP address
Sets the HTTP listening port of the IP to RS-232
Converter
Sets the IP address of the IP to RS-232 Converter
Sets the subnet mask of the IP to RS-232 Converter
Sets the send-byte count value for bridging mode
Sets the time-out value for sending data
Assigns a description to the specied RS-232 port
Sets the serial mode (TCP, UDP, or Terminal)
Assigns the settings to the specied RS-232 port
Sets the Start Frame delimiter
Sets the TCP bridge listening port
Sets the TCP terminal listening port
Sets the TCP terminal password
Sets the UDP bridge listening port
Enables or disables UDP bridge echo
Sets the UDP listening port
Assigns the UDP bridge settings for the specied
RS-232 port
Sets the remote UDP IP address
Sets the UDP remote port
Dusplays the current delimiter parameters for the
specied serial port
Displays the device description
Displays the current TCP/IP and UDP settings of the IP
to 2 x RS-232 Converter
Enables or disables the ashing of the LED on the
device
Displays the current description of the specied RS-232
port
Displays the mode of the specied RS-232 port
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Command Description
#show_serial_params
#show_telnet_pass
#show_ver_data
#system_wide_reset
Advanced Operation
#use_discovery
#use_tcp_access
#use_tcp_term_pass
#use_udp_access
#use_udp_echo
Commands
Displays the settings of the specied RS-232 port
Displays the current TCP terminal password
Displays the rmware and hardware version of the IP to
RS-232 Converter
Restarts the IP to 2 x RS-232 Converter according to
the supplied parameter
Enables or disables discovery mode
Enables or disables TCP access mode
Enables or disables the password prompt at the
beginning of a Telnet session
Enables or disables UDP access
Enables or disables UDP echo
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#help
Displays help on a specic command. If no command is specied (param1), then a list
of all available commands will be displayed. Set param1 to “full” to display a list of all
commands.
Syntax
Advanced Operation
#help
Parameters
param1 Command (optional)
Example
#help #set_add_delim
Cmd #set_add_delim: Set Add delimiter mode
Syntax: #set_add_delim [param1][pram2]
Param1: Serial Port(1,2)
Param2: 1 - On , 0 - Off
e.g: #set_add_delim 1 0
Commands
#help full
...
Cmd #show_serial_params: Show Serial Port Parameters
Syntax: #show_serial_params
Param: Serial Port(1,2)
e.g: #show_serial_params 1
Cmd #set_serial_mode: Set Serial Port mode
Syntax: #set_uart_mode [param1][param2]
Param1: Serial Port(1,2)
Param2: 1 (Terminal) for Port1 only,2 (TCP Bridge),3 (UDP Bridge)
e.g: #set_serial_mode 1 2
...
...
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#help
#show_ipcong
#set_ipadd
#set_netmask
#set_gateway
#set_http_port
#set_tcp_term_port
#set_udp_port
Advanced Operation
#show_ver_data
#show_telnet_pass
#set_telnet_pass
#use_tcp_term_pass
#set_udp_rip
#set_udp_rport
#use_udp_access
#use_udp_echo
#use_tcp_access
#set_serial_params
#show_serial_params
#set_serial_mode
#show_serial_mode
#show_serial_connect
#set_serial_descr
#show_serial_descr
#set_tcp_br_port
#set_udp_br_port
#set_udp_remote_br
#set_udp_echo_br
#use_discovery
#set_add_delim
#set_start_del
#set_end_del
#set_send_time_out
#set_send_byte_cnt
#show_del_prms
#set_device_descr
#show_device_descr
#show_me
#system_wide_reset
Commands
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#set_add_delim
Enables or disables the option to include a delimiter as part of the data sent to the control
system.
Syntax
Advanced Operation
#set_add_delim param1 param2
Parameters
param1 Value [1 ... 2]
param2 State [0 ... 1]
Value Description
0
1
Example
Off
On
Commands
#set_add_delim 1
Add delimiter mode to ON
Related Commands
#set_end_del
#set_start_del
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#set_device_descr
Sets the device description. The device description cannot exceed 30 characters in length
Syntax
#set_device_descr param1
Advanced Operation
Parameters
param1 Description [30 chars max.]
Example
#set_device_descr LivingRoom_Bridge2
Device Description changed to: LivingRoom_Bridge2
Related Commands
Commands
#show_device_descr
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#set_end_del
Sets the end-delimiter mode and value for the specied serial port. The End Delimiter value
must be specied in hexadecimal. Before executing this command, the Start Delimiter must
be set, using the #set_start_del command.
Syntax
Advanced Operation
#set_end_del param1 param2 param3
Parameters
param1 Serial port [1 ... 2]
param2 State [0 ... 1]
Value Description
0
1
param3 End delimiter [00 ... FF]
Off
On
Commands
Example
#set_end_del 1 1 ba
End delimiter set to ON with a value of ba
Related Commands
#set_add_delim
#set_start_del
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#set_gateway
Sets the gateway address. The gateway must be typed using dot-decimal notation.
The matrix must be rebooted after executing this command. The default gateway is
192.168.1.1.
Syntax
Advanced Operation
#sgateway param1
Parameters
param1 Gateway
Example
#set_gateway 10.5.64.1
New IP Gateway set to: 10.5.64.1
Commands
Related Commands
#set_add_delim
#set_ipadd
#set_netmask
#show_ipcong
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#set_http_port
Species the Web server listening port. The unit must be rebooted after executing this
command. The default port setting is 80.
Syntax
Advanced Operation
#set_http_port param1
Parameters
param1 Port [1 ... 1024]
Example
#set_http_port 82
New HTTP port set to: 82
Related Commands
Commands
#set_gateway
#set_ipadd
#set_netmask
#show_ipcong
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#set_ipadd
Species the IP address of the IP to 2 x RS-232 Converter. The IP address must be
specied using dot-decimal notation. The unit must be rebooted after executing this
command. The default IP address is 192.168.1.72.
Syntax
Advanced Operation
#set_ipadd param1
Parameters
param1 IP address
Example
#set_ipadd 10.5.64.187
New IP set to: 10.5.64.187
Commands
Related Commands
#set_gateway
#set_http_port
#set_end_del
#show_ipcong
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#set_netmask
Sets the subnet mask. The subnet mask must be entered using dot-decimal notation.
The unit must be rebooted after executing this command. The default net mask is
255.255.255.0.
Syntax
Advanced Operation
#snetmask param1
Parameters
param1 Net mask
Example
#snetmask 255.255.0.0
New IP Mask set to: 255.255.0.0
Commands
Related Commands
#set_gateway
#set_ipadd
#set_http_port
#show_ipcong
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#set_send_byte_cnt
Sets the send-byte count value for bridging mode.
Syntax
#set_send_byte_cnt param1
Advanced Operation
Parameters
param1 Serial port [1 ... 2]
param2 Byte count [0 ... 255]
Example
#set_send_byte_cnt 1 100
UART 1 bridging send byte count limit is set to 100 bytes
Related Commands
Commands
#set_add_delim
#set_end_del
#set_serial_mode
#set_start_del
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#set_send_time_out
Sets the time-out value for sending data collected from a device to the control system in
Bridging Mode when a Start Delimiter and End Delimiter have been set. If no data has been
collected for the specied time, the data is sent without waiting for the End Delimiter.
Syntax
Advanced Operation
#set_send_time_out param1
Parameters
param1 Serial port [1 ... 2]
param2 Time out (ms) [0 ... 255]
Example
#set_send_time_out 1 30
UART 1 bridging sent Time Out is set to 30 ms
Commands
Related Commands
#set_add_delim
#set_end_del
#set_serial_mode
#set_start_del
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#set_serial_descr
Assigns a descriptor to the specied serial port. The serial port description cannot exceed
20 characters in length. The default description is None.
Syntax
Advanced Operation
#set_serial_descr param1 param2
Parameters
param1 Port [1 ... 2]
param2 Description [20 chars max.]
Example
#set_serial_descr 1 DVD_Ctrl
Serial port 1 Description: DVD_Ctrl
Commands
Related Commands
#show_serial_descr
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#set_serial_mode
Sets the mode of the specied serial port. The default mode for all serial ports (1 - 2)
is TCP Bridge mode.
Syntax
Advanced Operation
#set_serial_mode param1 param2
Parameters
param1 Port [1 ... 2]
param2 State [1 ... 3]
Mode Description
1
2
3
TCP bridge
UDP bridge
Terminal mode
Commands
Example
#set_serial_mode 1 2
Serial port 1 working mode is: TCP Bridge Mode
Related Commands
#show_serial_mode
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#set_serial_params
Assigns the settings to the specied serial port.
Syntax
#set_serial_params param1 param2 param3 param4 param5 param6
Advanced Operation
Parameters
param1 Port [1 ... 3]
param2 Word length [5 ... 8]
param3 Stop bits [1 ... 2]
param4 Parity
Parity Description
n
e
o
m
s
None
Even
Odd
Mark
Space
Commands
param5 Baud rate
Baud rate
110 4800
300 9600
600 14400
1200 19200
2400 28800
param6 Line delay (ms) [0 ... 10000]
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Example
#set_serial_params 1 8 1 N 19200 1000
Serial port 1 parameters:
Word length = 8 bits
Stop bits = 1 bit
Parity = None
Baud Rate = 19200 Bps
Advanced Operation
Line Delay = 1000 ms
Related Commands
#show_serial_params
Commands
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#set_start_del
Sets the Start Delimiter mode and value for the specied serial port. The Start Delimiter
must always be specied before the End Delimiter.
Syntax
Advanced Operation
#set_start_del param1 param2 param3
Parameters
param1 Serial port [1 ... 2]
param2 State [0 ... 1]
Mode Description
1
2
3
param3 Start delimiter [00 ... FF]
TCP bridge
UDP bridge
Terminal mode
Commands
Example
#set_start_del 1 1 a0
Start delimiter set to ON with a value of a0
Related Commands
#set_add_delim
#set_end_del
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#set_tcp_br_port
Sets the TCP bridge listening port for the specied serial port. The default port settings for
RS-232 1 and RS-232 2 ports are 49200 and 49201, respectively.
Syntax
Advanced Operation
#set_tcp_br_port param1 param2
Parameters
param1 Serial port [1 ... 2]
param2 TCP port [1 ... 65535]
Example
#set_tcp_br_port 1 49200
TCP Bridge 1, port set to: 49200
Commands
Related Commands
#set_tcp_term_port
#set_udp_br_port
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#set_tcp_term_port
Sets the TCP terminal listening port. The default port settings is 23.
Syntax
#set_tcp_term_port param1
Advanced Operation
Parameters
param1 TCP port [1 ... 65535]
Example
#set_tcp_term_port 23
New TCP Terminal port set to: 23
Related Commands
Commands
#set_tcp_br_port
#set_udp_br_port
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#set_telnet_pass
Sets the TCP Terminal password. The password cannot exceed 20 characters in length.
param3 is used to verify the new password. The default password is Admin.
Syntax
Advanced Operation
#set_telnet_pass param1 param2 param3
Parameters
param1 Old password [20 chars max.]
param2 New password [20 chars max.]
param3 New password [20 chars max.]
Example
#set_telnet_pass Admin b055man b055man
TCP Terminal password updated to: b055man
Commands
Related Commands
#set_tcp_br_port
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#set_udp_br_port
Sets the UDP bridge listening port. The default UDP bridge port settings for RS-232 1
and RS-232 2 ports are 50200 and 50201, respectively.
Syntax
Advanced Operation
#set_udp_br_port param1 param2
Parameters
param1 Serial port [1 ... 2]
param2 Port [1 ... 65535]
Example
#set_udp_br_port 1 50200
UDP Bridge 1, port set to: 50200
Commands
Related Commands
#set_tcp_br_port
#set_tcp_term_port
#set_start_del
#set_udp_remote_br
#set_udp_rip
#set_udp_rport
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#set_udp_echo_br
Enables or disables UDP bridge echo.
Syntax
#set_udp_echo_br param1 param2
Advanced Operation
Parameters
param1 Serial port [1 ... 2]
param2 State [0 ... 1]
State Description
0
1
Example
#set_udp_echo_br 1 1
The echo of UDP Bridge port 1 is enabled
Disabled
Enabled
Commands
Related Commands
#set_udp_br_port
#set_udp_remote_br
#set_udp_rip
#set_udp_rport
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#set_udp_port
Sets the UDP server listening port
Syntax
#set_udp_port param1
Advanced Operation
Parameters
param1 Serial port [1 ... 65535]
Example
#set_udp_port 50007
New UDP server port set to: 50007
Related Commands
Commands
#set_udp_br_port
#set_udp_remote_br
#set_udp_echo_br
#set_udp_rip
#set_udp_rport
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#set_udp_remote_br
Assigns the UDP Bridge settings for the specied serial port. param2 must be entered in
dot-decimal notation.
Syntax
Advanced Operation
#set_udp_remote_br param1 param2 param3
Parameters
param1 Serial port [1 ... 2]
param2 Address
param3 Remote port [1 ... 65535]
Example
#set_udp_remote_br 1 192.168.1.70 51000
Remote UDP bridge 1 set to: IP=192.168.1.70 Port=51000
Commands
Related Commands
#set_udp_port
#set_udp_br_port
#set_udp_echo_br
#set_udp_rip
#set_udp_rport
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#set_udp_rip
Sets the remote UDP IP address. The IP address must be entered using dot-decimal
notation. Each digit can range between 0 and 255.
Syntax
Advanced Operation
#set_udp_rip param1
Parameters
param1 IP address
Example
#set_udp_rip 192.168.1.205
New Remote UDP IP set to: 192.168.1.205
Related Commands
Commands
#set_udp_br_port
#set_udp_echo_br
#set_udp_remote_br
#set_udp_echo_br
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#set_udp_rport
Sets the remote UDP listening port. The default port settings is 50008.
Syntax
#set_udp_rport param1
Advanced Operation
Parameters
param1 Port [1 ... 65535]
Example
#set_udp_rport 50006
New UDP Remote port set to: 50006
Related Commands
Commands
#set_udp_br_port
#set_udp_echo_br
#set_udp_remote_br
#set_udp_rip
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#show_del_prms
Displays the current delimiter parameters for the specied serial port.
Syntax
#show_del_prms param1
Advanced Operation
Parameters
param1 Port [1 ... 2]
Example
#show_del_prms 1
Delimiter Param’s in bridge mode, UART 1
Line Delay = 1000ms
Time To Force Send = 30ms
Count Byte To Force Send = 100
Add Delimiters In Data = False
Use Start Delimiter = False
Start Delimiter Size = 1
Start Delimiter Value = A0
Use End Delimiter = True
End Delimiter Size = 1
Start Delimiter Value = B0
Commands
Related Commands
#set_add_delim
#set_end_del
#set_send_byte_cnt
#set_send_time_out
#set_serial_params
#set_start_del
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#show_device_descr
Displays the device description.
Syntax
#show_device_descr
Advanced Operation
Parameters
None
Example
#show_device_descr
Device Description: IP_BRIDGE
Related Commands
Commands
#set_device_descr
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#show_ipcong
Displays the current TCP/IP and UDP settings.
Syntax
#show_ipcong
Advanced Operation
Parameters
None
Example
#show_ipcong
--------- IP to 2 x RS-232 Converter settings ---------
MAC addr = 00:1C:91:01:0F:FF
IP addr = 10.5.64.254
Net Mask = 255.255.255.0
Gateway = 192.168.1.254
Web Server Port = 80
TCP Terminal Server Port = 23
TCP Terminal Access = Enabled
TCP Terminal password at login is set to OFF
UDP Access = Disabled
UDP Server Port = 50007
Enable UDP Echo = Disabled
UDP Remote IP = 192.168.1.80
UDP Remote Port = 50008
TCP Bridge 1 Port = 49200
TCP Bridge 2 Port = 49201
UDP Local Bridge 1 Port = 50200
UDP Remote Bridge 1 IP = 192.168.1.180, Port = 50000
UDP Remote Bridge 1 Echo = Disabled
UDP Local Bridge 2 Port = 50201
UDP Remote Bridge 2 IP = 192.168.1.181, Port = 50001
UDP Remote Bridge 2 Echo = Disabled
Discovery Mode: Enabled
Commands
Related Commands
#set_gateway
#set_http_port
#set_ipadd
#set_netmask
#set_tcp_br_port
#set_tcp_term_port
#set_udp_br_port
#set_udp_echo_br
#set_udp_port
#set_udp_remote_br
#set_udp_rip
#set_udp_rport
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#use_discovery
#use_tcp_access
#use_tcp_term_pass
#use_udp_access
#use_udp_echo
#show_me
Enables or disables the ashing of the LED on the device. When enabled, the LED
indicator will ash red and blue. The default setting is disabled.
Syntax
Advanced Operation
#show_me param1
Parameters
param1 State
State Description
0
1
Example
#show_me 1
Show me is Enabled
Disabled
Enabled
Commands
Related Commands
#use_discovery
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#show_serial_descr
Displays the description of the specied serial port.
Syntax
#show_serial_descr param1
Advanced Operation
Parameters
param1 Port [1 ... 2]
Example
#show_serial_descr 1
Serial port 1 Description: DVD_Ctrl
Related Commands
Commands
#set_serial_descr
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#show_serial_mode
Displays the mode of the specied serial port.
Syntax
#show_serial_mode param1
Advanced Operation
Parameters
param1 Port [1 ... 2]
Example
#show_serial_mode 1
Serial port 1 working mode is: TCP Bridge Mode
Related Commands
Commands
#set_serial_mode
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#show_serial_params
Displays the current settings of the specied serial port.
Syntax
#show_serial_params param1
Advanced Operation
Parameters
param1 Port [1 ... 2]
Example
#show_serial_params 1
Serial port 1 parameters:
Word length = 8 bits
Stop bits = 1 bit
Parity = None
Baud Rate = 19200 Bps
Line Delay = 1000 ms
Commands
Related Commands
#set_serial_params
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#show_telnet_pass
Displays the current TCP terminal password.
Syntax
#show_telnet_pass
Advanced Operation
Parameters
None
Example
#show_telnet_pass
TCP Terminal password: b055man
Related Commands
Commands
#set_telnet_pass
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#show_ver_data
Displays the current software and hardware version.
Syntax
#show_ver_data
Advanced Operation
Parameters
None
Example
#show_ver_data
Firmware version 1.48
Release date: May 12 2014
Release time: 14:09:37
Commands
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#system_wide_reset
Restarts the IP to 2 x RS-232 Converter according to the supplied parameter.
Syntax
#system_wide_reset param1
Advanced Operation
Parameters
param1 Value [0 ... 3]
Value Description
0
1
2
3
Example
Reboot only
Reset IP settings
Reset serial port settings
Reset all and reboot
Commands
#system_wide_reset 3
System wide reset in progress.
Please wait...
Finish selected operation.
Device will be reset and all connections will be closed.
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#use_discovery
Enables or disables discovery access mode. If this mode is disabled, then the
IP to 2 x RS-232 Converter will not be discoverable when using the Gefen Discovery Tool.
The default setting is enabled.
Syntax
Advanced Operation
#use_discovery param1
Parameters
param1 State
State Description
0
1
Example
Discovery access disabled
Discovery access enabled
Commands
#use_discovery 1
Discovery Access is set to Enabled
Related Commands
#show_me
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#use_tcp_access
Enables or disables TCP access mode. This mode must be enabled before using RS-232
command to congure the IP to 2 x RS-232 Converter.
Syntax
Advanced Operation
#use_tcp_access param1
Parameters
param1 Value [0 ... 1]
Value Description
0
1
Example
#use_tcp_access 1
TCP Access is set to Enabled
Disable TCP access
Enable TCP access
Commands
Related Commands
#set_tcp_br_port
#set_tcp_term_port
#set_telnet_pass
#use_tcp_term_pass
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#use_tcp_term_pass
Enables or disables the use of the password during terminal sessions.
Syntax
#use_tcp_term_pass param1
Advanced Operation
Parameters
param1 Value [0 ... 1]
Value Description
0
1
Example
#use_tcp_term_pass 1
TCP Terminal password at login is set to ON
Do not use password
Require password
Commands
Related Commands
#set_tcp_br_port
#set_tcp_term_port
#set_telnet_pass
#use_discovery
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#use_udp_access
Enables or disables UDP access.
Syntax
#use_udp_access param1
Advanced Operation
Parameters
param1 Value [0 ... 1]
Value Description
0
1
Example
#use_udp_access 1
UDP Access is set to Enabled
Disable UDP access
Enable UDP access
Commands
Related Commands
#set_udp_br_port
#set_udp_echo_br
#set_udp_remote_br
#set_udp_rip
#set_udp_rport
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#use_udp_echo
Enables or disables UDP echo.
Syntax
#use_udp_echo param1
Advanced Operation
Parameters
param1 Value [0 ... 1]
Value Description
0
1
Example
Disable UDP echo
Enable UDP echo
Commands
#use_udp_echo 1
UDP echo is set to Enabled
Related Commands
#set_udp_echo_br
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Web Interface
Using the built-in Web Interface
Access the built-in Web interface by entering the IP address of the IP to 2 x RS-232
Converter that was specied in step 3 under Conguration using RS-232 (page 9).
The built-in Web interface is divided into three pages: RS-232, Network, and System.
Each main page is represented by a tab at the top of the screen. The RS-232 page will
Advanced Operation
always be displayed rst.
Help
Click the Help button to display context-sensitive help for the current
page. The help window can be moved to any position within the Web
browser window.
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Advanced Operation
Web Interface
RS-232
Select RS-232 Port
Select the RS-232 port from the drop-down list.
Options: 1, 2
Description
Enter a description for the device that is connected to the selected RS-232 port.
RS-232 Mode
Select the desired mode from the drop-down list.
Options: TCP Bridge, UDP Bridge, Terminal
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Advanced Operation
Web Interface
Baud Rate
Select the baud rate used by the RS-232 device from this drop-down list.
Options: 110, 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 14400, 19200, 28800
Data Bits
Select the number of data bits in each character from this drop-down list.
For most applications, 8 data bits should be selected. 9 data bits are rarely used.
Options: 8, 9
Parity
Select the parity bit type from this drop-down list.
Options: None, Even, Even Stick, Odd, Odd Stick
Stop Bits
Select the number of stop bits from this drop-down list.
Options: 1, 2
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Advanced Operation
Web Interface
Line Delay (ms)
Enter the line delay in this eld.
Range: 0 ... 10000
Force Send (ms)
If no data is received from the controlled device within the specied time interval,
send the collected data to the control system.
Range: 0 ... 30
Force Send (bytes)
If the specied number of bytes is received from the controlled device, send the
collected data to the control system.
Range: 0 ... 255
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Advanced Operation
Web Interface
Add Delimiters to data sent
Include the delimiter characters in the data sent to the control system. Check the
Add box to enable this feature.
Options: Enable (checked), Disable (unchecked)
Use Start Delimiter
Includes the Start Frame Delimiter, used at the end of the preamble of an
Ethernet frame.
Options: Enable (checked), Disable (unchecked)
Start Delimiter Value
This value can be up to three ASCII characters (3 bytes), in length. The value
must be entered in hexadecimal (e.g 0D0A, which is CR + LF). The Start
(Frame) Delimiter Value is used by some control systems to lter incoming data.
Contact Gefen Technical Support for details if you need to use them.
Range: 00 ... FF (“wildcard” characters, such as **, are acceptable)
Use End Delimiter
Includes the End Frame Delimiter, used at the end of a transmission frame.
Options: Enable (checked), Disable (unchecked)
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Advanced Operation
Web Interface
End Delimiter Value
This value can be up to three ASCII characters (3 bytes), in length. The value
must be entered in hexadecimal
Range: 00 ... FF (“wildcard” characters, such as **, are acceptable)
TCP Port
Enter the TCP port in this eld.
Range: 0 ... 65535
UDP Local Port
Enter the UPD local port in this eld.
Range: 1024 ... 65535
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Advanced Operation
Web Interface
Destination IP
Enter the destination (where the data will be sent) IP address in this eld.
Range (per byte): 0 ... 255
Destination Port
Enter the destination port in this eld.
Range: 1024 ... 65535
UDP Echo
Useful in troubleshooting and measuring response times and end-to-end
connectivity.
Options: Enable (checked), Disable (unchecked)
Set Defaults
Click this button to reset RS-232 settings to their default values.
Save
Click this button to save any changes.
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Advanced Operation
Web Interface
Network tab
MAC Address
The MAC address of the IP to RS-232 Converter. The MAC address cannot be
changed.
Mode
Select the network mode from the drop-down list.
Options: Static, DHCP
IP Address
Enter the IP address of the IP to 2 x RS-232 Converter.
Range (per byte): 0 ... 255
Subnet
Enter the subnet mask of the IP to 2 x RS-232 Converter.
Range (per byte): 0 ... 255
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Advanced Operation
Web Interface
Gateway
The gateway (router) IP address to with the IP to 2 x RS-232 Converter is
connected.
Range (per byte): 0 ... 255
HTTP Port
Select the network mode from the drop-down list.
Range (per byte): 1 ... 1024
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Advanced Operation
Web Interface
Enable TCP Access
Enables or disables TCP access.
Options: Enable (checked), Disable (unckecked)
Require Password on Connect
Forces password prompt for Telnet sessions.
Options: Enable (checked), Disable (unckecked)
User Name
Displays the user name for TCP sessions. The user name cannot be changed.
Old Password
Type the current (old) password in this eld. The password is automatically
masked when entered. The password is case-sensitive. The default password
is Admin.
Maximum length: 8 characters
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Advanced Operation
Web Interface
New Password
Type the new password in this eld. The password is automatically masked
when entered. The password is case-sensitive.
Maximum length: 8 characters
Conrm Password
Re-type the new password in this eld. The password must match the same
password that was entered in the New Password eld.
Maximum length: 8 characters
Terminal Port
Type the Telnet listening port in this eld.
Range: 1 ... 1024
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Advanced Operation
Web Interface
Enable UDP Access
Enables or disables UDP access.
Options: Enable (checked), Disable (unckecked)
UDP Port
Sets the UDP port.
Range: 1 ... 1024
Enable UDP Echo
Enables or disables UDP echo.
Options: Enable (checked), Disable (unckecked)
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Advanced Operation
Web Interface
Destination UDP IP Address
Enter the remote UDP IP address in this eld.
Range (per byte): 0 ... 255
Destination UDP Port
Type the remote UDP port in this eld.
Range: 1 ... 1024
Enable Discovery
Enables or disables discovery mode. This feature must be enabled in order for
the Gefen Discovery Tool to detect the unit on a network.
Options: Enable (checked), Disable (unckecked)
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Advanced Operation
Web Interface
System tab
Download (Download Current Conguration)
Saves the current conguration of the IP to 2 x RS-232 Converter to a le.
Browse... (Restore Conguration)
Selects the conguration le to load. See the Download button, above.
Restore
Click this button to upload the selected conguration le to the IP to 2 x RS-232
Converter.
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Advanced Operation
Web Interface
Browse... (Firmware Update)
Click this button to select the rmware le to be uploaded.
Update
Click this button to upload the selected rmware le. See the Browse... button,
above.
Factory Reset
Use these check boxes to select the type of factory-reset to perform. Placing a
check mark in the desired check box will select the type of reset:
Options: Select All (resets network and RS-232 settings),
Network (resets IP settings only), RS-232 (resets RS-232 settings only)
Reset
Click this button to reset the selected options to factory-default settings.
Reboot
Click this button to reboot the IP to 2 x RS-232 Converter.
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IP to RS-232
Converter
3 Appendix
Default Settings ................................................................................................... 70
RS-232 ........................................................................................................ 70
Network ....................................................................................................... 71
Specications ...................................................................................................... 72
Default Settings
The following table lists the default setting of the IP to 2 x RS-232 Converter, as displayed
under the built-in Web interface.
Appendix
RS-232 Settings
Select RS-232 Port • 1
Description • None
RS-232 Mode • TCP Bridge
Baud Rate • 19200
Data Bits • 8
Parity • None
Stop Bits • 1
Bridging Settings
Line Delay (ms) • 0
Force Send (ms) • 30
Force Send (bytes) • 100
Add Delimiters to data sent • Disabled
Use Start Delimiter • Disabled
Start Delimiter Value • 0
Use End Delimiter • Disabled
End Delimiter Value • 0
TCP Port • 49200
UDP Local Port • 50200
UDP Echo
Destination IP • 192.168.1.180
Destination Port • 50000
UDP Echo • Disabled
RS-232
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Network
Appendix
IP Settings
MAC Address • Device-dependent (cannot be changed)
Mode • Static
IP Address • 192.168.1.72
Subnet • 255.255.255.0
Gateway • 192.168.1.254
HTTP Port • 80
TCP / Telnet Settings
Enable TCP Access • Disabled
Require Password on Connect • Disabled
User Name • Admin (cannot be changed)
Old Password • (default password is “Admin”)
New Password • ---
Conrm New Password • ---
Terminal Port • 23
UDP Settings
Enable UDP Access • Disabled
UDP Port • 50007
Enable UDP Echo • Disabled
Destination UDP IP Address • 192.168.1.80
Destination UDP Port • 50008
Default Settings
Enable Discovery • Enabled
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Specications
Connectors, Indicators, and Controls
RS-232 • 2 x DB-9, male
IP control • 1 x RJ-45
Appendix
Power • 1 x 5V DC, locking
Power indicator • 1 x LED, blue
IP Reset button • 1 x Tact-type, recessed
Operational
Power • 5V DC
Power consumption • 1W (max.)
Physical
Dimensions (W x H x D) • 4.3” x 1” x 3.4”
Unit Weight • 0.35 lbs. (0.16 kg)
(110mm x 26mm x 86mm)
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