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hardware:lan-bridge [2012/08/22 13:26]
jarrod
hardware:lan-bridge [2015/04/16 23:01] (current)
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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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   - Data +   - Data +
   - Data -   - Data -
-  - Power (12-24V DC)+  - Power (9-30V DC)
   - Ground   - Ground
  
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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]].
 +
 +===== LAN Bridge Configuration =====
 +[[hardware:​lan-bridge:​lan-bridge-configuration|Click here to learn more about configuring the LAN Bridge.]]
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