StarTech.com CABCONS1716I User Manual
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Connecting Serial Remote Control Modules to the CABCONS1716I
The cable for each serial device is similar to a phone cable and uses an RJ-14 connector.
For the first module, connect the cable (provided) to the R-Port on the rear panel of
the CABCONS1716I. Connect the opposite end to the DATA OUT (or similar) port on
the Serial Remote Control unit. Note that some devices may use an integrated cable,
so you will not need to make a separate connection on the serial device. Once you
have added the first serial device to the CABCONS1716I, you can connect additional
modules to the DATA IN (or similar) port on the previous module in the chain.
Once the cabling is attached, the module becomes active after a 15 second
Once the cabling is attached, the module becomes active after a 15 second
initialization period. For specific information regarding cabling and status indicators for
a specific serial console, refer to the instructions that came with the product.
Configuring/Viewing Serial Remote Control Modules through the
Web Interface
Once you have one or more R-Port serial devices connected, you will be able to
configure and manage them through the Web interface. You may need to modify the
default settings on CABCONS1716I to match your various R-Port modules’
default configuration.
Consult the documentation that came with your R-Port module to determine if
Consult the documentation that came with your R-Port module to determine if
you need to modify the default settings to complete the installation. To be able to
configure your RPort modules, you must be logged in as admin. Other users will be
able to view which modules are active, but cannot configure them.
Once you are logged in, choose the Admin/Setup option from the menu at the top of
Once you are logged in, choose the Admin/Setup option from the menu at the top of
the Home screen in the Web interface. Click External Serial consoles setup and control.
You will be presented with the Serial Consoles Attached menu, and a table with
You will be presented with the Serial Consoles Attached menu, and a table with
the following headings:
#:You can assign a value (1 ~ 99) to each attached serial remote control module. This
#:You can assign a value (1 ~ 99) to each attached serial remote control module. This
does not affect the configuration or operation of the device in any way, but is simply a
means to sort this list for ease of management.
Name/Description: An identifier for the R-Port module. Like the number assignment,
Name/Description: An identifier for the R-Port module. Like the number assignment,
it is for ease of administration only.
Baud (bps): This is the communication speed for the device, and the setting here
Baud (bps): This is the communication speed for the device, and the setting here
must match the setting on the module itself. All common baud rates between 300 and
115,200bps are supported.
Mode: Sets the character framing scheme that the CABCONS1716I will use with the
Mode: Sets the character framing scheme that the CABCONS1716I will use with the
R-Port module. You can choose from the following selections: