Communications and File Transfers
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NetLinx Studio (v2.4 or higher)
If you don't connect:
 Verify that the master is set for ICSP Connectivity, with Require Encryption enabled (via
the Master's built-in interface).
 Refer to the Master's documentation for details on enabling/disabling security.
Connecting To an Axcess Master
To connect to an AXCESS master, use the options in the Master Communication Settings and
Communication Settings dialogs to specify the serial port or modem settings, depending on the
transport connection type specified. These instructions in these topics assume that the physical link
between the PC running NetLinx Studio and the AXCESS master is established.
Connecting To An Axcess Master Via Serial Port
To connect to an AXCESS master, use the options in the Master Communication Settings and
Communication Settings dialogs to specify the serial port or modem settings, depending on the
transport connection type specified. These instructions in these topics assume that the physical link
between the PC running NetLinx Studio and the AXCESS master is established.
1. Select Settings > Master Communication Settings to open the Master Communication
Settings dialog.
2. Click Communication Settings to access the Communication Settings dialog.
3. Select Axcess Master as the Platform Selection.
4. Select Serial as the Transport Connection Option.
5. Click Edit Settings to open the Serial Settings dialog.
6. Select a COM port and specify the communication settings for serial port communications.
The default settings are:
7. Click OK to return to the Communication Settings dialog.
8. Click OK to return to the Master Communication Settings dialog.
9. Click OK to close the Master Communications dialog.
10. 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.
11. Double-click the System icon to expand the tree to show the Axcess master.
Connecting To An Axcess Master Via Modem
To connect to an AXCESS master, use the options in the Master Communication Settings and
Communication Settings dialogs to specify serial port or modem settings, depending on the
Comm Port COM1
Baud Rate 38400
Data Bits 8
Parity None
Stop Bits 1
Flow Control None