User manual AIRLIVE DS-100

[. . . ] DS-100 Device Server User's Manual Copyright and Disclaimer Copyright & Disclaimer No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form or by any means, whether electronic, mechanical, photocopying, or recording without the written consent of OvisLink Corp. has made the best effort to ensure the accuracy of the information in this user's guide. However, we are not liable for the inaccuracies or errors in this guide. All information is subject to change without notice All Trademarks are properties of their respective holders. AirLive DS-100 User's Manual Copyright and Disclaimer Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B computing device pursuant to Subpart J of part 15 of FCC Rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when operated in a commercial environment. [. . . ] The configuration instructions for Gateways/Controllers and DS-100 are covered in the following sections. 3. 1 Important Information The following information will help you to get start quickly. However, we recommend you to read through the entire manual before you start. The default IP address is 192. 168. 1. 10 The default Subnet Mask is 255. 255. 255. 0 The default Gateway is 192. 168. 1. 254 3. 2 Prepare your PC The DS-100 can be managed remotely by a PC through RJ-45 cable. The default IP address of the DS-100 is 192. 168. 1. 10 with a subnet mask of 255. 255. 255. 0. This means the IP address of the PC should be in the range of 192. 168. 1. 2 to 192. 168. 1. 253 (do not include 192. 168. 1. 10). To prepare your PC for management with the DS-100, please do the following: 1. Connect your PC directly to the copper port of DS-100 Set your PC's IP address manually to 192. 168. 1. 100 (or other address in the same subnet) 11 AirLive DS-100 User's Manual 3. Configuring DS-100 You are ready now to configure the DS-100 by using your PC. 3. 3 Management Interface The DS-100 can be configured using on the Web management interfaces. Web Management (HTTP): You can manage your DS-100 by simply typing its IP address in the web browser. Most functions of DS-100 can be accessed by web management inter face. To begin, simply enter DS-100's IP address (default is 192. 168. 1. 10) on the web browser. 3. 4 Introduction to Web Management The DS-100 offers Web Management interfaces for users. It is based on Java Applets with an aim to reduce network bandwidth consumption, enhance access speed and present an easy viewing screen. 12 AirLive DS-100 User's Manual 3. Configuring DS-100 Note: By default, IE5. 0 or later version does not allow Java Applets to open sockets. The user has to explicitly modify the browser setting to enable Java Applets to use network ports. 3. 4. 1 Getting into Web Management Web Management (HTTP) 1. Press "Enter". 3. The home screen of the Web-based management appears. 13 AirLive DS-100 User's Manual 4. Web Management in DS-100 In this chapter, we will explain all settings in web management interface. Please be sure to read through Chapter 3's "Introduction to Web Management" first. 4. 1 Menu Structure of DS-100 The web management menu of DS-100 is divided into 4 parts: Serial Settings, Network Settings, Utilities, Status. AirLive DS-100 User's Manual 14 4. Web Management in DS-100 Serial Settings (corresponding to POS printer) Data Baud Rate Data Bits Data Parity Stop Bits Select the desired baud rate. (The number of characters per second transferred) Select the number of bits in each character. Choose between Even or Odd for error detection, or select None for no error detection. Choose the number of stop bits to be sent at the end of every character. Electronic devices usually use 1 bit, slower electromechanical devices use 1. 5 bit. [. . . ] However, if the Switch powers off after running for a while check for loose power connections, power losses or surges at power outlet. If you still cannot resolve the problem, contact your local dealer for assistance. 5. 2 Cabling RJ-45 ports use unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) or shield twisted-pair (STP) cable for RJ-45 connections: 100 Category 3, 4 or 5 cable for 10Mbps connections or 100 Category 5 cable for 100Mbps connections. Also be sure that the length of any twisted-pair connection does not exceed 100 meters (328 feet). Gigabit port should use Cat-5 or cat-5e cable for 1000Mbps connections. [. . . ]