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2. Write down the 12-digit MAC (Media Access Code) address printed on the label located on the
bottom of the Serial Device Server (for example: 004017023F96). You may need this number in
order to configure the Serial Device Server.
3. If you have a wireless model, connect the antenna to the unit.
4. Connect the Serial Device Server to your serial device. If you are using RS-232, you may use
standard PC cabling (you should normally use a null modem crossover cable). The 9-pin connector
pinouts and cabling are as follows:
RS-232 connector pinouts and cabling
5. Plug the Serial Device Server power supply adapter into a suitable AC receptacle, and then plug the
power supply cable into the Serial Device Server. Alternatively, you can use pin 9 on the 9-pin
connector to provide power to the Serial Device Server (1 amp @ +5V is required).
When power is applied all three LEDs will be lit. The Serial Device Server will run through a
sequence of power-up diagnostics for a few seconds.
• If the Serial Device Server is operating properly, the green and yellow LEDs will turn off and then
will show the device status as shown in Table 2 in the next section. The orange LED should remain solidly
illuminated.
• The unit powers up in the Normal mode, which provides for connection from the network to
device(s) connected to the serial port of the Serial Device Server.
• If the orange LED blinks continuously in a regular pattern, a problem exists. If this is the case, try
powering the unit OFF and then ON again.
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6. Connect the Serial Device Server to your network through a switch or hub using
a category 5 (CAT5) Ethernet cable. Then cycle power on the device to switch the server into wired
mode and switch off the wireless networking functionality as long as the cable is plugged in.
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NOTE: Pin 9 is normally configured for supplying +5V from an external power source in lieu of using the AC power
supply adapter.
NOTE: SILEX RECOMMENDS USING A HARDWIRED ETHERNET CONNECTION FOR CONFIGURING
WIRELESS SERIAL DEVICE SERVERS. If you have a wireless Serial Device Server model and cannot use an
Ethernet connection, refer to step 4 in the First Time IP Address Configuration section of this chapter for
instructions on how to set up the Serial Device Server using a completely wireless Ad Hoc environment.
Device Keys (unit private key and WPA2-PSK) must be entered via an isolated wired connection