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Serial Console Server User Manual

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Port Forwarding

For devices located behind a router, port forwarding allows the router to pass

data coming in over a specific port to a specific device. By setting the port

forwarding parameters, you tell the router which device to send the data that

comes in over a particular port to.

For example, if the Serial Console Server connected to a particular router has

an IP address of 192.168.1.180, you would log into your router’s setup program

and access the Port Forwarding (sometimes referred to as Virtual Server)

configuration page. You would then specify 192.168.1.180 for the IP address

and the port number you want opened for it (9000 for internet access, for

example).

Since configuration setup can vary somewhat for each brand of router, refer to

the router’s User Manual for specific information on configuring port

forwarding for it.

Distance vs Baud Rate

The serial ports support different baud rates, which, in turn, determine the

distance of the serial port connection.

Refer to the table below:

Baud Rate Distance

300 90m (295ft)

9,600 (default) 30m (98ft)

115,200 3m (9ft)

230,400 1.5m (4ft)