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etLinx Studio (v2.4 or higher)
6. Select a COM port and specify the communication settings for modem communications. The
default settings are:
7. Click OK to return to the Communication Settings dialog.
8. Select Authentication Required to enable NetLinx Master Security for this connection. This
enables the User Name and Password button. Click it to enter the user name and password
assigned to the Master (case-sensitive).
9. Click OK to return to the Master Communication Settings dialog.
10. Click OK to close the Master Communications dialog.
11. In the online tree (displayed in the Online Tree tab of the Workspace window), click Display to
open the Online Tree sub-menu, and select Refresh Network to refresh the online tree display.
12. Double-click the System icon to expand the tree to show the NetLinx master.
Connecting To A Secured Netlinx Master
When connecting to a NetLinx Master that has security enabled, you will be required to enter a
User Name and Password before you can connect.
To establish a connection to a secured master,
1. Select Settings > Communication Settings to open the Communication Settings dialog and
select NetLinx as the platform and select a Transport Type.
2. Click Edit Settings to configure the selected transport type.
3. Click OK to save the TCP/IP, Serial or Modem settings (depending on the transport type
selected).
4. Click the Authentication Required checkbox. This enables the User Name and Password
button.
5. Click on User Name and Password to enter the User Name and Password that are set for this
NetLinx Master (in the Master Controller User Name and Password dialog). These are case
sensitive.
6. Click OK to close the Master Controller User Name and Password dialog.
7. Click OK to close the Communication Settings dialog.
8. Click OK to close the Master Communication Settings dialog.
At this point you should be able to connect to the Master.
Comm Port COM1
Baud Rate 38400
Data Bits 8
Parity None
Stop Bits 1
Flow Control None
Phone Number Enter the telephone number of the master.
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