LWS40xA Hardware
Documentation Number: LWS40xA-906m
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Package Checklist
LWS40xA Wireless Serial Servers
are shipped with the following items
included:
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An LWS401A, LWS406A, LWS402A or LWS404A Wireless Serial
Server
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This Operation Manual
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CD-ROM disc with Device Detection Software and Serial/IP™ for
Windows 98/ME/2001/XP/NT 4.0, Operation Manual and Quick Start
Guide (in pdf format)
Figure 5.
Front View of the LWS401A, LWS406A, LWS402A and
LWS404A Wireless Serial Servers
LWS40xA Hardware
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Chapter 2
Documentation Number: LWS40xA-906m
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Hardware Features
Indicators
Power LED
Red:
Indicates the device is receiving power from an external source
Signal Strength LED
Tri-color:
Indicates the connection quality:
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Dark:
no connection or 0% signal strength
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Red:
poor signal, represents 1% to 60% signal strength
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Blue:
acceptable signal, represents 61% to 85% signal strength
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Green:
good signal, represents 86% to 100% signal strength
Link
/Activity
LED
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Dark:
no wireless connection is being attempted
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Solid Red:
Indicates that a connection to a wireless access point or
device is being attempted.
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Blinking Red:
When link is established, LED blinks.
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Solid Green:
Indicates that a connection to a wireless access point or
device has been established.
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Green With Red:
Red flashes on and off when data is present on the
wireless network.
Serial Port LEDs (for each port)
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Blinking Red:
Indicates the serial port is communicating.
Reset Switch
The
Reset
switch is a recessed switch located on the front of the LWS40xA.
It can perform more than one function:
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Press 0 to 1 second:
no effect
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Press and hold 1 to 10 seconds:
reset serial server operating system
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Press and hold 10+ seconds:
reset serial server to factory default
settings.
