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====== LAN Bridge ====== | ====== LAN Bridge ====== | ||
The CommandFusion LAN Bridge is the Ethernet & RS232 gateway to the CFLink bus. \\ | The CommandFusion LAN Bridge is the Ethernet & RS232 gateway to the CFLink bus. \\ | ||
- | Place one LAN Bridge on the CFLink network, then you can access any CFLink device within that CFLink network via Ethernet or RS232 | + | Place one LAN Bridge on the CFLink network, then you can access any CFLink device within that CFLink network via Ethernet or RS232. |
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+ | The LAN Bridge features an on-board real time clock, allowing it to perform [[software:system-commander:scheduling|advanced scheduling]] functionality. | ||
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+ | Another use for the LAN Bridge is to use it for [[software:system-commander:tcp-socket-multiplexing|TCP Socket Multiplexing]] (connect multiple devices to systems that allow only a single connection at a time over TCP) | ||
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+ | ===== Quick Reference Guide ===== | ||
+ | The LAN Bridge Quick Reference Guide provides the basic information required to get started on a printable, black and white document that can be easily taken with you to a job site. [[http://www.commandfusion.com/lanbridge.html#downloads|Find the LAN Bridge Quick Reference Guide here.]] | ||
===== CFLink Protocol ===== | ===== CFLink Protocol ===== | ||
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The RJ45 port is used for Ethernet communications. | The RJ45 port is used for Ethernet communications. | ||
The supplied Ethernet cable can be used to place the LAN Bridge on your local network. | The supplied Ethernet cable can be used to place the LAN Bridge on your local network. | ||
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+ | <WRAP center round info 90%> | ||
+ | By default, the LAN Bridge is configured to communicate over both ''**UDP broadcasts** and **TCP Server** on port **10207**''. | ||
+ | </WRAP> | ||
==== RS232 ==== | ==== RS232 ==== | ||
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* Controlling and configuring the LAN Bridge and any other CFLink devices on the CFLink network. | * Controlling and configuring the LAN Bridge and any other CFLink devices on the CFLink network. | ||
* Communicating with third party RS232 devices such as projectors, TVs, etc. | * Communicating with third party RS232 devices such as projectors, TVs, etc. | ||
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+ | <WRAP center round info 90%> | ||
+ | By default the LAN Bridge is configured to communicate directly with any connected serial device on ''TCP port 10208''.\\ | ||
+ | The LAN Bridge must be set to RS232 mode first (by using the setup button on the top of the LAN Bridge, or via the System Commander configuration software). | ||
+ | </WRAP> | ||
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=== Socket and Cable Pinouts === | === Socket and Cable Pinouts === | ||
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- RJ12 to DB9 female adapter, white. | - RJ12 to DB9 female adapter, white. | ||
- RJ12 cable, 1m, black. | - RJ12 cable, 1m, black. | ||
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+ | ===== Factory Reset ===== | ||
+ | For information on how to rest your device to factory settings, see the [[hardware:device-resetting|Device Resetting Page]]. | ||
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+ | ===== LAN Bridge Configuration ===== | ||
+ | [[hardware:lan-bridge:lan-bridge-configuration|Click here to learn more about configuring the LAN Bridge.]] |