4 Configuring the Serial Port Settings iPocket232 User Guide
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Table 4.5: Fallback IP Configurations
Fallback IP Setting Result
Fallback operation disabled.
Incoming connections are accepted from any source as
long as the unit is not already connected. Any host can
establish a connection if the primary host connection is
lost. This provides the same function as setting the
Remote IP to 0.0.0.0 and can be used when the Remote
IP must be configured, such as in tcp(tunnel) mode.
N
OTE
: When you set the Fallback IP to 255.255.255.255, set
the Fallback Port to zero (0) or an error will occur if the
primary host connection is lost.
xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx
Type the IP address of the backup machine to attempt
connections to if the primary address (Remote IP) is not
responding.
To enter or change the Fallback IP:
1 Choose Serial Port from the Device Settings menu.
2 Choose Fallback IP from the Serial Port Settings sub-menu.
You are prompted to enter the IP address of the fallback system.
3 Type the desired setting and press Enter.
4.9 Fallback Port
Fallback Port is the TCP port number to initiate connections to on the fallback host
(Fallback IP), if the Remote IP is not responding or not accepting connections. Set this
value to zero (0) to disable the fallback operation or if you have set the Fallback IP to
255.255.255.255. Use port numbers in the range of 1024 to 65 535 to avoid using
reserved port numbers.
N
OTE
: If the session mode is set to udp, this option is ignored.
To enter or change the Fallback Port: