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Quatech SDS User’s Manual Appendix C

Appendix C

Warranty information

Quatech, Inc. warrants the Serial Device Server to be free of defects in materials and workmanship

for a period of five (5) years from the date of purchase. Quatech, Inc. will repair or replace any board

that fails to perform under normal operating conditions and in accordance with the procedures

outlined in this document during the warranty period.

Any damage caused by external causes, including problems with electrical power, servicing not

authorized by Quatech, negligent installation or operation, failure to follow documented procedures,

abuse, or general misuse of the product is not covered by the warranty. Custom configured products

are non-refundable. Quatech makes no express warranties except those stated in this paragraph and

in the applicable warranty statements for specific products in effect on the date of invoice. No

representation is made regarding the suitability of this product for any particular purpose.

To request warranty service, you must call Quatech at (800) 553-1170, or submit the on-line form at:

http://www.quatech.com/support/support.php within the warranty period with a description of the

problem. If warranty service is required, Quatech will issue a Return Material Authorization (RMA)

Number. You must ship the defective product back to Quatech during the warranty period in its

original or equivalent packaging, prepay shipping charges, and insure the shipment or accept the

risk of loss or damage during shipment. Quatech will ship the repaired or replacement products to

you.

Quatech reserves the right to modify its warranty at any time, in its sole discretion. All software is

provided subject to the license agreement that is part of the package. Customer agrees that it will be

bound by the license agreement once the package is opened or its seal is broken. Quatech does not

warrant any software under this Agreement. Warranties, if any, for software are contained in the

license agreement that governs its purchase and use.

THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER

RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE. QUATECH'S SOLE OBLIGATION (AND

CUSTOMER'S SOLE REMEDY) WITH RESPECT TO THE FOREGOING LIMITED WARRANTY

SHALL BE TO, AT ITS OPTION, REFUND THE PURCHASE PRICE OR REPAIR/REPLACE ANY

DEFECTIVE PRODUCTS, PROVIDED THAT QUATECH RECEIVES WRITTEN NOTICE OF

SUCH DEFECTS DURING THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD. CUSTOMER MAY NOT

BRING AN ACTION TO ENFORCE ITS REMEDIES UNDER THE FOREGOING LIMITED

WARRANTY MORE THAN ONE (1) YEAR AFTER THE ACCRUAL OF SUCH CAUSE OF

ACTION. ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES FOR THE PRODUCTS, INCLUDING

WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS

FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD

SET FORTH ABOVE AND NO WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WILL APPLY

AFTER SUCH PERIOD. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN

IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

QUATECH, ITS LICENSORS, DISTRIBUTORS, AND SUPPLIERS (INCLUDING ITS AND THEIR

DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS) SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY

SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES,

INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION LOST PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, LOST OR

CORRUPTED DATA OR SOFTWARE, OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE

OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCTS, EVEN IF QUATECH OR ITS LICENSORS,

DISTRIBUTORS, AND SUPPLIERS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH

DAMAGES. CUSTOMER AGREES THAT FOR ANY LIABILITY RELATED TO THE PURCHASE

July 2005 940-0183-153 Page 91

Brand	Quatech
Model	Serial Device Server
Category	Server
Language	English

Quatech Serial Device Server User Manual

Table of Contents

Quatech Serial Device Server Specifications

Summary

Introduction

Understanding Virtual Communication Ports

Understanding MAC and IP Addresses

Assigning an IP Address

Using Port Numbers

Identifying Operating Modes

Normal Mode

Tunneling Mode

Raw TCP Mode

Auto TCP Mode

Raw UDP Mode

Identifying SDS Product Line

System Requirements

SDS Features

Protocol Support

SNMP Network Management

Wi-Fi Implementation

TCP Socket Services - IntelliSock

Getting Started

Unpacking Your SDS

Identifying Parts

SDS Hardware Components

Understanding LED Codes

Locating Serial and Network Ports

Serial Port Details

RJ-45 Port Pinouts and Signals

Network Port Configuration

Making Connections

Connecting SDS to Serial Devices

Enabling Wi-Fi Device Servers

Wi-Fi Device Server Configuration

Installing Device Drivers

SDS Installation Wizard Procedures

Locating the SDS via Installation Wizard

Specifying SDS Installation Location

Network Connectivity Testing

TCP/IP Network Configuration

Configuring Static IP Addresses

Applying Network Changes via Restart

Verifying SDS Network Settings

Rerunning Network Connectivity Tests

Performing Network Connectivity Checks

Retrieving SDS Configuration

Finalizing TCP/IP Settings

Installing SDS Device Drivers

Installation Completion and Device Manager

Post-Installation Procedures

Windows NT Device Management

Win NT - Changing Port Numbers

Uninstalling the SDS Software

Alternative Installation Scenarios

Reconfiguring the Serial Device Server

Moving SDS to Permanent Location

Locating Your SDS During Installation

Direct Discovery Method

Connecting SDS Directly to Computer

Searching SDS on a Remote Subnet

Describing the Remote Subnet

Selecting SDS Local Connection Method

Performing Local SDS Discovery

Selecting SDS Model from List

Specifying SDS IP Address

Resolving IP Connection Test Failures

Configuring SDS via Web Interface

Accessing the SDS Web Interface

Setting Network Parameters

Setting TCP/IP and Wi-Fi Parameters

Configuring LAN and Wireless Network Settings

Address Mask Configuration and Setup Modes

Configuring Wireless Network Security and Access

Applying Wireless Settings and Resetting SDS

Setting SNMP Parameters

Configuring SNMP System and Security Settings

Finalizing SNMP Configuration and Resetting SDS

Viewing Serial Port Parameters

Setting Serial Port Parameters