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Details the physical and electrical characteristics of the device, including CPU, memory, and connectors.
Outlines the software capabilities, protocols supported, and buffer sizes for network and serial communication.
Lists the pinout configuration for the DB9 serial connector for different communication standards.
Describes the RJ-45 connector pin assignments for Ethernet connectivity, including 568A/B standards.
Provides a general introduction to the LES301A Ethernet Serial Server and its function.
Details the physical components of the LES301A, including ports, buttons, and mounting features.
Explains different network modes like TCP Server, TCP Client, and UDP for serial device communication.
Explains the meaning of the status indicators (LEDs) on the LES301A for LAN, COM, and RUN states.
Provides step-by-step instructions for physically installing and connecting the LES301A device.
Guides users on configuring network parameters like IP addresses using the SerialManager utility.
Details how to access and configure the device settings through a Telnet command-line interface.
Explains how to use a web browser to access and configure the device's network and COM port settings.
Describes the process of assigning a static IP address to the LES301A using the ARP command.
Covers the requirements and steps for installing and setting up the Virtual COM driver on a PC.
Explains how to enable and use Virtual COM communication modes on the LES301A via Web or Telnet.
Details the process of configuring individual virtual COM ports using the Serial/IP Control Panel.
Discusses using SNMP for network management and collecting LES301A information.
Demonstrates how to use the NetworkView tool to discover and manage the LES301A on the network.
Outlines the prerequisites for developing host applications that interact with the LES301A.
Guides on running sample programs (TCPTEST) in Visual Basic and Visual C++ for testing.
Explains how to use the ping command to check the LES301A's network availability and responsiveness.
Describes using the SerialManager utility to check the status and version information of the LES301A.
Suggests using provided sample programs (TCPTEST.exe) to verify the LES301A's operational status.
Provides step-by-step instructions for downloading and installing new firmware onto the LES301A.
Highlights important considerations and potential issues during the firmware upgrading process.
Lists common error causes and their corresponding messages encountered during firmware upgrades.
Explains the procedure to disable the application program firmware, typically for recovery purposes.
Combines introduction and interface overview of the SerialManager utility for device management.
Details how to use the SerialManager to locate and search for connected network devices.
Covers setting up network, SNMP, and COM port parameters via the SerialManager utility.
Describes security features like Login, Logout, and Password Change within the SerialManager utility.
Explains how to configure Virtual COM settings and map ports using the SerialManager utility.